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Maloferm Fruity

Oenococcus oeni bacteria culture for enhancing the aroma profile during malolactic fermentation.

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Purpose

Bacteria for enhancing the aroma profile of red and white wines during malolactic fermentation.

This bacteria culture enhances the ester concentration and as a result, the total aroma profile. This leads to an increase in fruity and floral aromas, as well as stone fruit aromas and red and black fruit aromas in red wines.

Results & benefits

Application

  • Sequential inoculation.
  • Red and white premium wines.
  • Short lag phase and good fermentation kinetics.
  • Low VA production.
  • No biogenic amine production.

Science and Technology

Wine parameters before inoculation of the bacteria:

  • Alcohol (%) 14.7, 
  • Volatile acidity (g/L) 0.39
  • Total acidity (g/L) 9.0
  • pH 3.2
  • Residual sugar (g/L) 0.75
  • Total SO2 (mg/L) 27.9
  • Malic acid (g/L) 1.2
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Total aroma concentration (including esters, norisoprenoids and terpenols)
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Ethyl esters (stone fruit)
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Acetate esters (fruity and floral)
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Branched and hydroxylated ethyl esters (red and black fruit)

Characteristics

Technical properties

  • Temperature tolerance: 15°C
  • pH: > 3.2
  • Total SO2 at inoculation: < 50 mg/L
  • Alcohol tolerance: 15% (v/v)

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Product information

Origin

Oenococcus oeni bacteria selected by Oenobrands, France.

Usage

Dosage

1 g/hL

Usage

NO REHYDRATION REQUIRED. For best distribution, dissolve one sachet in 500 mL of chlorine free water at 20°C, for 15 minutes maximum. Stir gently to disperse. Inoculate the bacteria after the completion of alcoholic fermentation. Also suitable for co-inoculation.

Packaging & Storage

Packaging

Available in 25g or 100g sachets.

Storage

Product can be stored for 18 months at 4°C or 36 months at -18°C.

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