They can have the positive effect of precipitating malolactic fermentation in wines with an excess of malic acid. |
This Chardonnay has good texture from partial malolactic with creamy and nutty notes under lively pear and apple flavours. |
The lack of malolactic fermentation means the nature of the grape and the personality of the soil are respected. |
There are few strains of malolactic bacteria that are friendly such as leuconostoc and oenococcus oeni. |
Diacetyl is one of the main aromatic compounds produced during malolactic fermentation. |
The malic acid is degraded into lactic acid and CO2 by lactic acid bacteria in the cases where the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. |