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Malolactic Fermentation Workshop: 9 October 2024Meet our guest speakers Dr Sibylle Krieger-Weber – R&D, Lallemand Oenology Sibylle obtained her PhD in 1989 with her dissertation entitled “Malolactic Starter Culture Preparations for Induction of MLF in Wine. She joined Lallemand in 1999 where she was the manager for bacteria R&D for 25 years. As the Lallemand wine bacteria in-house expert, she […]
35th anniversary of bacteriaFor over three decades, our commitment to quality and innovation has shaped the world of winemaking, also through our knowledge in the production of selected wine bacteria. Our Journey Begins It all started in St-Simon, France, in 1988, where Lallemand acquired the bacteria plant, right at the heart of the Auvergne region. With enthusiasm and […]
Jun 27, 2024
Wine Bacteria Under Investigation n°9: ML PRIME™: The unequalled, unrivalled wine bacteriaIn this Wine Bacteria Under Investigation n°9, we explain and detail the characteristics and benefits of our wine bacteria ML PRIME™, 100% pure lactiplantibacillus plantarum, and demonstrate why it is unique amongst all the other selected wine bacteria in the market. ML PRIME™ is very efficient at conducting ultra-fast malolactic fermentation (MLF), with no lag […]
Jul 8, 2024
Lallemand Oenology sponsors IVAS 2024Lallemand Oenology is pleased to announce its participation in the International Society of Viticulture and Enology (IVAS) congress that will take place from July 9th to July 12th at UC Davis, California. Don’t miss the presentations from our experts: To register: In Vino Analytica Scientia – Choose Registration (eventscloud.com) Complete program: https://ivas2024.wixsite.com/ivas2024
Jul 9, 2024
5 new Masters of WineCongratulations to all the new Masters of Wine on reaching this incredible milestone! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, and at Lallemand Oenology we celebrate your achievements. We are ever so proud to be a sponsor of the Institute. A special shout out to Tone Veseth Furuholmen MW for her research paper […]
Sep 2, 2024
Using thiols to make red wines more drinkableRed grape varieties can release thiols, as evidenced by various studies. Their extraction results in wines with fresher, fruitier profiles. Many of us associate volatile thiols with sauvignon blanc, manseng, riesling or colombard. Fewer of us associate them with red wine. Yet thiol precursors are much more frequent in red varietals than could be expected. […]
Sep 6, 2024
Lallemand inaugurates new research and development laboratoriesLallemand proudly announces the inauguration of its new laboratories in France, increasing its capacity by over 800 square meters. This significant expansion enhances its interdisciplinary research and development capabilities at the Blagnac and Beauzelle sites. The investment of over 1.7 million euros will enable the seventy scientists and technicians working at these two sites to […]
Sep 9, 2024
Wine Enzymes Under Investigation #4: the colour of red winesIn this 4th edition of Wine Enzymes Under Investigation, we look at the colour of red wines: where does come from and how can it be improved and protected? The colour of red wines is one of the most important criteria for consumers and influences their purchasing decision. All winemakers seek to enhance, improve, stabilise and […]
Sep 11, 2024
Interview of José-Maria Heras, technical directorAn interview was published in La Prensa del Rioja with our colleague, José Maria Heras, director of application (oenology). It highlighted several of our milestones, including our 50-year anniversary of the production of active wine dry yeast, revolutionising winemaking as well as our 35 years of malolactic fermentation experience. The interview also touches on our […]
Sep 18, 2024