Red 4028

The Wyeast 4028 Red is a Saccharomyces cerevisiae. It is ideal for red or white wines, even though the name suggests only reds. The wines that this is best suited for are ones that mature rapidly with Beaujolais type fruitiness, and/or for bigger reds that require aging. It is low foaming and has low sulfur production over a broad range of temperatures.

Flocculation: Medium-High

Optimal Temperature Range: 55-90 F

ABV: 14

Residual Sugar: 0-0.35%

Rate of Fermentation: Slow/Moderate

Foam Production: Low

Volatile Acid Production: Medium

Sulfur dioxide (SO2) Production: Low

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) Production: Low

 

Great for these Styles:

• Chardonnay
• Barbera
• Cabernet Franc
• Cabernet Sauvignon
• Carignane
• Carmenere
• Cinsaut
• Concord
• De Chaunac
• Dolcetto
• Gamay Noir/Beaujolias Nouveau
• Grenache Noir
• Lemberger
• Malbec
• Merlot
• Mourvedre (Monastrell)
• Petit Verdot
• Petite Sirah
• Pinot Noir
• Syrah/Shiraz
• Tempranillo
• Touriga Nacional
• Zinfandel
• Chianti type Blends
• Meritage type Blends
• Rioja type Blends
• Southern Rhone type Blends
• Super Tuscan type Blends
• Aurore
• Chenin Blanc
• Colombard
• Delaware
• Grenache Blanc
• Melon (Muscadet)
• Muscadine
• Pinot Blanc
• Sauvignon Blanc
• Semillon
• Seyval Blanc
• Viognier
• Vinho Verde type Blends
• Cava type
• Sparkling Wine
• Lambrusco type
• Applewine
• Dry Mead
• Cyser
• Pyment
• Melomel
• Cognac/Armagnac
• Brandy

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