Italian Red 4244

The Wyeast 4244 Italian Red is a Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is an excellent choice for most Italian grape varieties. It is rich, very big and bold, yet has a nice well rounded profile. There is nice soft fruit character with a dry crisp finish.

Flocculation: Medium

Optimal Temperature Range: 55-75 F

ABV: 14

Residual Sugar: 0-0.75%

Rate of Fermentation: Fast

Foam Production: Very Low

Volatile Acid Production: Low

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) Production: Low/Moderate

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) Production: Low/Moderate

 

Great for these Styles:

• Chianti type Blends
• Rioja type Blends
• Super Tuscan type Blends
• Valpolicella type Blends
• Vino da Tavola type Blends
• Lambrusco type
• Recioto
• Vin Santo
• Barbera
• De Chaunac
• Dolcetto
• Malbec
• Nebbiolo (Barolo, Barbaresco)
• Petit Verdot
• Sangiovese/Brunello
• Tempranillo
• Valdepenas
• Applewine
• New England Cider
• Cider with other fruit
• Cyser
• Melomel

**Please note packaging may be different as Wyeast transitions to their new updated packaing**