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- 1. Malolactic Fermentation
- (Wine Making Information)
- Malolactic Fermentation WHAT IS IT? Malolactic fermentation is the conversion by bacteria of malic acid into CO2 and lactic acid. One gram of malic acid converts roughly into 0.67 grams of lactic ...
- Created on 28 August 2016
- 2. Acid Adjustment Decisons
- (Wine Making Information)
- ... 50% Tartaric acid, 30 to35% Malic acid and 15 to 20% Citric acid, which is close to the naturally occurring proportions or these acids in the grape. Using the blend is convenient for raising the acid level ...
- Created on 26 August 2016
- 3. The Home Winemakers' Wine Lab
- (Wine Making Information)
- ... sharp-tasting malic acid into milder and more complex lactic acid through the use of a lactobacilli culture. It is frequently used in red wines and Chardonnays, which have a higher than desirable level ...
- Created on 26 August 2016
- 4. Wine Glossary
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- ... food. The primary natural acid in grapes and wine is Tartaric acid; the second most abundant is Malic acid. Acidity contributes to the keeping ability of fine wine. Advection Fog: Fog which forms ...
- Created on 29 January 2015
- 5. Agrimony Wine
- (Fruit Wine)
- ... Sultanas 2½ Teaspoons Tannin ½ Teaspoon Citric Acid 1¼ Teaspoons Malic Acid 1¼ Teaspoons Tartaric Acid 5 Ounces Lactose 1 Package Wine Yeast ...
- Created on 13 September 2014
- 6. FAQ Tech Tips
- (Home Wine Making)
- FAQ Tech Tips Removing SO2 with H2O2 Adjusting to a pH What will my TA be After Cold Stabilising? Should I Add Malic Acid? How can I remove malic acid by chemical de-acidification? ...
- Created on 12 September 2014
- 7. Acidity in Wine
- (Home Wine Making)
- ... acids are found in wine? Acids are present in wine in many forms, but the largest percentage of acidity (at least in wine made from grapes) comes from three primary types of acid: Tartaric acid Malic ...
- Created on 12 September 2014
- 8. Acid/pH Adjustments
- (Home Wine Making)
- ... The pH is too high and the acid too low; 2. The pH is too low and the acid is too high; or 3. Both the pH and the acid are too high, usually the result of excessive amounts of malic acid and ...
- Created on 12 September 2014
- 9. Acid Control in Winemaking
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- Acid Control in Winemaking Types of acid that occur Fruits contain a variety of weak organic acids of which only three occur in quantity: tartaric, malic and citric. Grapes contain mainly malic and ...
- Created on 12 September 2014