What are the differences between the four direct-addition malolactic cultures that Vinquiry offers?
Enoferm Alpha offers the greatest flexibility for fermentations. It works under low temperatures (52-70°F), low pH (greater than 3.15), high alcohol (up to 16%) and higher SO2 (total SO2 less than 50 ppm) conditions than any direct add bacteria available. Enoferm Beta allows a safe induction of MLF at pH’s as low as 3.1. Good performance under difficult wine conditions, positive sensory contribution especially in reds and security from its low use of sugars and very low volatile acid as well as biogenic amines production. Enoferm D has been conditioned for high alcohol wines with pH greater than 3.45 and works optimally above 68°F. Enoferm proVino is pH tolerant to 3.25 and will ferment at 58°F, but works best after a 48-hour reactivation to increase inoculation volume.
