malolactic

adjective

ma·lo·lac·tic ˌma-lō-ˈlak-tik

ˌmā-

: relating to or involved in the bacterial conversion of malic acid to lactic acid in wine

malolactic fermentation

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After extended skin contact, the wine was pressed and returned to barrels for malolactic fermentation and aging, at which point the Petit Verdot was blended in. —

John Mariani, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine was aged in oak for 16 months. —

Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2024 This luscious wine is made from Pinot Noir clones 828 and 777 and was allowed to complete malolactic fermentation before transfer to 55 percent new French oak barrels for an additional 16 months of aging. —

Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 According to the winemaker, a small portion of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation, which gives the wine a silky texture. —

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