Torulaspora delbrueckii is a ubiquitous yeast species with both wild and anthropic habitats.

The type strain of T. delbrueckii CBS 1146 T was sequenced in 2009,[1] and is composed of 8 chromosomes in addition to a mitochondrial genome.

[24] Torulaspora delbrueckii can be an opportunistic spoilage yeast for dairy products or soft drinks (fruit juices, etc.).

[25][26][27] Torulaspora delbrueckii colonizes several natural environments, ranging from soils,[28] to plants,[29] fruits [30] and insects.

[37] Recent findings show that T. delbrueckii species has been domesticated for winemaking and other human uses about 1900 and 4000 years ago respectively.