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Practical Implications of Malolactic Fermentation: A Review

Davis, C. R., Wibowo, D., Eschenbruch, R., Lee, T. H., Fleet, G. H.·1985·American Journal of Enology and Viticulture

Abstract

Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is discussed in terms of its effect on wine quality and methods currently available for its control. Benefits of MLF include the lowering of acidity in high acid wines, enhancement of sensory characteristics through bacterial activity, and enhanced microbiological stability. Undesirable effects include the excessive reduction in acidity of high pH wines leading to risk of spoilage, production of undesirable flavors, color changes, and formation of amines. Methods of control involve stimulation of indigenous flora, inoculation of bacteria (either pure cultures or from wines already undergoing MLF), use of immobilized bacterial cells or enzymes, and practical measures to inhibit bacterial growth.

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  • At around 1-4 mg/L, depending on the style and type of wine, diacetyl is considered to contribute a desirable 'buttery' or 'butterscotch' flavour.

    “At around 1-4 mg/L, however, depending on the style and type of wine, it is considered to contribute a desirable 'buttery' or 'butterscotch' flavour.”

    From Yeast and bacterial modulation of wine aroma and flavour (2005) · cites this paper as Davis et al. 1985

  • When present at a high concentration (exceeding 5-7 mg/L) in wine, diacetyl is regarded by many to be undesirable.

    “When present at a high concentration (exceeding 5-7 mg/L) in wine, diacetyl is regarded by many to be undesirable (Rankine et al. 1969, Davis et al. 1985).”

    From Yeast and bacterial modulation of wine aroma and flavour (2005) · cites this paper as Davis et al. 1985

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Authors
Davis, C. R., Wibowo, D., Eschenbruch, R., Lee, T. H., & Fleet, G. H.
Affiliations
UNSW Sydney (AU)
Venue
American Journal of Enology and Viticulture
Published
1985
Volume
36
Issue
4
Pages
290-301
ISSN
0002-9254 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2340148085
Cited by
423
References
0
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FWCI
6.76
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
American Journal of Enology and Viticulture (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Food Science › Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
  • Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Plant Science › Horticultural and Viticultural Research
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Biotechnology › Biochemical and biochemical processes
Keywords
malolactic fermentation, wine quality, wine acidity, wine spoilage, sensory properties, microbiological stability, lactic acid bacteria, bacterial inoculation, immobilized bacterial cells, amine formation, wine pH

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