Level 4 · Lesson 4
Malolactic Conversion
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Glossary
Terms that have earned their place
- Malolactic conversion
- Bacterial conversion of malic acid to lactic acid, releasing carbon dioxide.
- Diacetyl
- An aroma-active compound that can contribute buttery impressions depending on concentration and context.
- Lees
- Settled material including yeast cells that may remain in contact with wine.
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Sources and further reading
Sources support the teaching model; they do not make promotional regional descriptions universal bottle guarantees.