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Selected wine-making bacteria MBR ™: performance and adaptability for successful MLF’s

MBR Process Direct Inoculation

#Innovation  #Microbiology  #Fermentations Theme in the spotlight during the very first Lallemand Screen Tour, the choice of the selected wine bacteria is an essential parameter for the realization of Malolactic Fermentations (MLF) in the technical itinerary. Lallemand Oenology has been working for many years to produce selected high-quality wine bacteria and has developed cutting-edge processes for this, including the MBR ™ process. To read more, please click on the link below. MBR Process

CO-INOCULATION OF WINE BACTERIA DURING WINE FERMENTATION: FROM NEW FAD TO A RECOGNIZED PRACTICE

CO-INOCULATION OF WINE BACTERIA

Co-inoculation is the practice of inoculating selected wine bacteria at the beginning of the winemaking process shortly after yeast inoculation. This technique has gained popularity not only because it assures a fast and complete malolactic fermentation, but also because there are numerous other advantages that are recognized by winemakers and wine professionals. In France and Spain for example, close to 50% of MLF is now conductedwith co-inoculation. Co-inoculation plays a key role for a faster and more secure MLF process, an earlier wine stabilization, along with cost and energy saving. It limits the development of spoilage microorganisms and thus reduces off flavor compound production, ensuring wine quality Co-Inoculation - Benefits -ENG

MANAGEMENT OF MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION TO ENHANCE RED WINE COLOR AND REDUCE THE RISK OF BRETTANOMYCES SPOILAGE

MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION

Malolactic fermentation (MLF) is an integral step in red winemaking, which not only is wine de-acidification, as it will also influence the composition of volatile fermentation-derived compounds with concomitant effects on wine sensory properties and the wine color profile. Long-established winemaking protocols for MLF induction generally involve inoculation of bacteria starter cultures post-alcoholic fermentation, however, more recently there has been a trend to introduce bacteria earlier in the fermentation process. Co-inoculation greatly reduces the overall fermentation time, and the rate of alcoholic fermentation is generally not affected by the presence of bacteria. In addition, the fermentation-derived wine volatiles profile is distinct in wines where bacteria were inoculated at a later stage of alcoholic fermentation. Most red wine studies have shown an overall slight decrease in wine colour density following MLF, but this is not influenced by the MLF inoculation regime. However, there can be differences in anthocyanin and pigmented polymer composition, with co-inoculation exhibiting the most distinct profile. Studies in Pinot Noir have shown some more significant loss in color following MLF. The color stability in Pinot noir wines following MLF can be influenced by several parameters and winemaking practices; onset and speed of MLF, time length of a planned MLF delay and the species of LAB used for MLF (Oenococcus oeni or Lactobacillus plantarum). Acetaldehyde is important in color formation and MLF can influence this process. MLF ENG Final

ALCOHOLIC AND MALOLACTIC FERMENTATIONS: WHAT IMPACT ON FRESHNESS?

Freshness

In the context of climate change, increased pH and alcohol content can result in heavier wines, while some consumers are moving towards a lighter, fresher style of wine. Beyond the notion of acidity, the sensory aspect must also be taken into account (fresh fruit aromas, vegetal notes, etc.). From veraison to bottling, each step can have an impact on the different layers of a wine’s freshness. This article aims to present recent results and tools related to fermentation management and the search for freshness in winemaking. Freshness ENG F

News and Innovation on Wine Bacteria

Bact on Tack No.#1

All about the co-inoculation and malolactic fermentation for wine.  Please view the attachment for in-depth information on the subject. BoT#1 South Africa