Malolactic Bacteria

Mysterious MalolacticThis article discusses the why and how of performing MLF on your wine including MLF strain selection, best practices for success, encouraging or discouraging buttery diacetyl production, and the greatest mystery of them all---determining whether the MLF fermentation has completed.

WINE TEST KITS

Acti-ML Bacteria Nutrient - 50 g - treats 66 gallons.
Acti-ML Bacteria Nutrient - 50 g - treats 66 gallons.1
Average rating:
$8.25
Malolactic Bacteria Culture - Wyeast 4007 - Liquid - Treats up to 6 Gals$8.75
- Treats up to 6 gallons.
- Alcohol Tolerance: 15.5% ABV
- SO2 Tolerance: 15 ppm Free SO2
- pH Tolerance: Down to pH 2.9
Malolactic Bacteria Culture - Viniflora Oenos 2.0 - Freeze Dried - Treats up to 66 Gals
Malolactic Bacteria Culture - Viniflora Oenos 2.0 - Freeze Dried - Treats up to 66 Gals1
Average rating:
$21.75
- Treats up to 66 gallons.
- Alcohol Tolerance: 14% ABV
- SO2 Tolerance: 40 ppm Total
- pH Tolerance: Down to pH 3.2
Malolactic Bacteria Culture - Viniflora CH16 - Freeze Dried - Treats up to 66 Gals
Malolactic Bacteria Culture - Viniflora CH16 - Freeze Dried - Treats up to 66 Gals4
Average rating:
$26.25
- Treats up to 66 gallons.
- Alcohol Tolerance: 16% ABV
- SO2 Tolerance: 50 ppm Total
- pH Tolerance: Down to pH 3.4
Malolactic Bacteria Culture - Viniflora CH35 - Freeze Dried - Treats up to 66 Gals$25.25
- Treats up to 66 gallons.
- Alcohol Tolerance: 14% ABV
- SO2 Tolerance: 45 ppm Total
- pH Tolerance: Down to pH 3.0
Malolactic Bacteria Culture - Enoferm Alpha - 2.5 g Freeze Dried - Treats up to 66 Gals
Malolactic Bacteria Culture - Enoferm Alpha - 2.5 g Freeze Dried - Treats up to 66 Gals 2
Average rating:
$45.75
- Treats up to 66 gallons.
- Alcohol Tolerance: 15.5% ABV
- SO2 Tolerance: 50 ppm Total
- pH Tolerance: Down to pH 3.2
Malolactic Bacteria Culture - Enoferm Beta - 2.5 g Freeze Dried - Treats up to 66 Gals
Malolactic Bacteria Culture - Enoferm Beta - 2.5 g Freeze Dried - Treats up to 66 Gals1
Average rating:
$45.75
- Treats up to 66 gallons.
- Alcohol Tolerance: 14.5% ABV
- SO2 Tolerance: 50 ppm Total
- pH Tolerance: Down to pH 3.2