Malolactic cultures are basically used for balancing the wine and enhancing its flavor. They make the wine taste smoother by converting malic acid which is naturally present in fruits such as Apples and Grapes, into lactic acid and carbon dioxide by the action of Oenococcus oeni and Lactic acid bacteria (LAB). As lactic acid is a mono-acid, it is less acidic than malic acid and therefore, it helps to decrease the acidity and reduce tartness in the wine and softens its flavours. This whole ... Read more
Malolactic cultures are basically used for balancing the wine and enhancing its flavor. They make the wine taste smoother by converting malic acid which is naturally present in fruits such as Apples and Grapes, into lactic acid and carbon dioxide by the action of Oenococcus oeni and Lactic acid bacteria (LAB). As lactic acid is a mono-acid, it is less acidic than malic acid and therefore, it helps to decrease the acidity and reduce ... Read more