Bring out every nuance of varietal aroma — Lalvin K1-V1116 is the white wine yeast that makes your best grapes taste their best.
Lalvin K1-V1116 (also known as Montpellier) is a highly aromatic wine yeast strain selected for its ability to enhance and preserve varietal aromas in white and rosé wines. It produces compounds related to tropical fruit esters, thrives at lower fermentation temperatures, and is highly competitive in must — making it a reliable choice for fragrant whites like Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer, and Vidal.
- Strain: Saccharomyces cerevisiae K1-V1116
- Weight: 5 g
- Alcohol tolerance: up to 18%
- Temperature range: 10–35°C
- Character: highly aromatic, varietal-enhancing, competitive
- Best for: white wine, aromatic rosé, fruit wine
Winemaker's Tip: Ferment K1-V1116 at the lower end of its range (10–15°C) for maximum aromatic expression — warmer fermentations drive off the volatile esters that make this strain worth using.
See also: Lalvin 71B for acid-softening and Lalvin EC-1118 for neutral, robust fermentation.