International Code of Oenological Practices

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Microbiological acidification

II.2.1.3.1.2 Microbiological acidification

Definition:

Increase of titratable acidity and real acidity (decrease in pH) by using yeasts.

Objective:

a)        see general sheet “acidification” (II.2.1.3.1)

Prescriptions:

In order to achieve this objective, microbiological acidification by yeasts may be carried out by inoculation of selected strains.

Recommendation of the OIV.:

See sheet: acidification by yeasts (Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces)( II.2.1.3.1.2.1)