Less is More
2B FermControl (2B) in Breisach am Rhein (Germany) is a globally recognized specialist in the development and production of active yeasts, bacteria and other solutions in pure, natural quality for the production of premium wines.
Since 2003, 2B has dedicated itself to the principle of minimal intervention wine production – as much as needed, as little as possible.
The company's portfolio is concentrated on EC organic certified vinicultural products, entirely free of petrochemical elements or preservatives. Its catalog includes 100 % organic, environmentally friendly alternatives to PVPP/microplastics. The company also promotes active avoidance of metabolic engineering and hybridization techniques.
2B's mission is to help wine producers preserve and emphasize the intrinsic sensory properties of their grape varieties and the specific characteristics of their terroir. It achieves this through reduced use of natural additives and targeted harnessing of nature's own tools.
At the same time, conventional additives are reduced or eliminated. As befits the company motto at 2B: “LESS IS MORE”. This “minimal intervention” approach has gained broad acceptance by well-known international wine estates, that are following the principles of biological vinification, both for ethical and quality reasons. These winemakers rely on the effectiveness of additive-free products from 2B.
Fermentation solutions for sustainable winemaking
The VitiFermTM BIO active dry yeasts product line includes the perfect yeast solution for every grape variety. Each yeast strain has been carefully selected from a bio-dynamic habitat and being produced certified organic, totally pure and free of any known allergens or chemicals. All strains have been selected due to their special physiological abilities to enhance the varietal and terroir specific characteristics of the grape varieties, and offer a unique combination of high fermentation security and natural flavour diversity.
ClearUp BIO is a highly purified yeast cell wall solution. The broad application range includes the replacement of microplastics such as PVPP or other animal- or silica-based fining products. It also includes the specific fining for the selective removal of undesired substances that have been very difficult to remove from juice or wine. ClearUp BIO binds a number of pesticides residues and mycotoxins, which all have yeast inhibitory effects. It can reduce the content of volatile phenols (e.g. by Brettanomyces) notably.
RePrise™ BIO is a new inactive yeast, specifically designed for wine maturation after alcoholic fermentation and for the treatment of aged wines. It offers additional functions and is permitted as treatment agent for wine and all other wine categories.
In Canada, RePrise™ BIO and all other EC organic certified 2B products can be used by winemakers for the organic certified wine production due to the USDA and COR standards.
ViniComplex™ XS is a highly purified polysaccharide preparation derived from premium pure yeast cells. Special extraction and purification procedures ensure the purity of these natural polysaccharides, which allow a number of applications in winemaking. ViniComplex™ XS enhances texture and mouthfeel in wines in a natural way. Additionally it helps to stabilize colour pigments (Anthocyanin) in wine thereby leading to better colourstability of the product.
2B FermControl
All you need for pure premium wines: Active yeasts and nutrients. In organic certified quality.
Scott Labs Canada
2B fermentation solutions in Canada stocked and shipped from the Scott Labs Penticon warehouse
