malolactic
Adjective
Meaning
malolactic (not comparable)
(winemaking) Describing a type of fermentation in which malic acid is converted into lactic acid
Examples
Wines that have gone through malolactic fermentation tend to have softer acidity and fruit flavors with buttery mouthfeel and hazelnut notes.
The wines rarely go through malolactic fermentation or are exposed to oak (though its use is increasing).