August 29, 2025

Crafting High-Alcohol Wines? AB Biotek Has the Yeast Solutions You Need!

As the northern hemisphere vintage approaches, many winemakers are seeking reliable yeast strains for fermenting musts destined for higher alcohol levels—often above 16% (v/v) AB Biotek's yeast portfolio has ideal products to cater to these challenging fermentations.

Pinnacle Fructo and Maurivin Next Generation UVA Max are specifically designed to thrive in high-sugar, high-alcohol environments, delivering robust, clean fermentations where other yeasts may falter. These strains are proven performers for those targeting elevated alcohol levels, ensuring both fermentation security and quality outcomes.

Key Yeast Strains for High-Alcohol Wines:

  • Pinnacle Fructo: Exceptional tolerance to high sugar and alcohol, ideal for late-harvest and fortified styles, alcohol tolerance over 19% (v/v)
  • Maurivin Next Generation UVA Max: Engineered for strong, reliable fermentations up to and beyond 16% (v/v)
  • Maurivin PDM: excellent tolerance between 15-17% (v/v)

AB Biotek's yeast range is ready to support your ambitions for powerful, expressive wines this season.

At AB Biotek we have the perfect solutions for all the challenges that the new season can throw at us! Do you have another question on yeast suitability for our wine making gurus?
Contact your local AB Biotek distributor, or the ABB technical team for tailored advice and product support  

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