Sequential MLF

Sequential malolactic fermentation can add depth and character to your wines. Here, we’ll go over the advantages of this method, the sensory nuances it may provide, and how it can be mastered to produce excellent wines.

What are the advantages of doing a sequential MLF?

We tried to list the benefits winemakers found doing a sequential MLF:

  • Ensure a secure/complete MLF. 
  • Ensure MLF under challenging conditions. 
  • Enhanced sensory profile with selected cultures. 
  • Avoid stuck/sluggish MLF. 
  • Avoid heating/energy inputs and costs. 
  • Minimise spoilage risks. 
  • Less volatile acidity. 
  • Reduced risk of ethyl carbamate and volatile phenols. 
  • Reduce oxidation risks. 
Enhanced fruitiness in a Spanish Tempranillo: tasting panel with Maloferm Bouquet
The degradation of malic acid (g/L) during sequential inoculation in Nebbiolo (Italy) with Maloferm Plus.
Days to complete MLF in a Cabernet Sauvignon from Gaillac, France. (14.3% alcohol, pH 3.4, 1.5 g/L malic acid), Anchor SOLO Select vs. other cultures.

What difference can you find between the bacteria for sequential MLF?

  • SOLO Select was developed in collaboration with the Australian Wine Research Institute and consists of a robust Oenococcus oeni strain isolated from the Yarra Valley in Australia. In keeping with our aim of providing you with bacteria products that enhance the sensory profile of the wine during MLF, SOLO Select will enhance the spicy notes and palate structure of red wines. These aroma-enhancing capabilities are supported by the robust fermentation ability of the strain. 
  • The Maloferm range has been developed to fulfil two basic requirements relating to malolactic fermentation (MLF): robustness and aromatic contribution.
  1. Maloferm Plus is the most robust strain and will help you secure or restart the malolactic fermentation.
  1. Maloferm Fruity, Vintage and Bouquet will offer a complete malolactic fermentation with the added benefit of an impact on the aroma profile of the wines.
Aroma production and sequential inoculation in a French Merlot with Maloferm Fruity.
Enhanced taste attributes with Maloferm Vintage in a Spanish Tempranillo: tasting panel

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