Advanced Winemaking

Malolactic Fermentation Testing

Transform harsh malic acids into softer lactic acids to lower acidity, increase complexity, and protect your wine from unwanted spoilage during aging.

  • Perfect for All Reds: Completing a malolactic fermentation is highly recommended for red wines to ensure long-term stability and a smooth flavor profile.
  • Customize Your Whites: Choose a full MLF for opulent, buttery Chardonnays, or halt it early with SO2 to retain a crisp, fresh fruit profile.
  • Prevent Future Spoilage: Removing malic acid entirely eliminates the food source for unwanted bacteria, safeguarding your wine's flavor and aroma.
  • Track Your Progress: Easily monitor your fermentation's completion using our simple malolactic chromatography test kits.
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10 products

  • Chromatography Test Kit -Vertical Chromatography Test Kit -Vertical

    CellarScience® Chromatography Test Kit

    769 reviews

    How do you tell if your malolactic fermentation is done? With our Paper Chromatograpy test kit! Use it to tell if your malolactic fermentation has completed and you can move to the next step. This information is essential knowledge for doing SO2 additions, cold stabilization, acid additions, etc on wines that have been innoculated with an ML strain or allowed to undergo natural malolactic fermentation. You always want to know if ML has completed before bottling because if a wine is bottled with an incomplete Malolactic Fermentation it runs a high risk of completing it in the bottle which will ruin the wine. Comes with 25 sheets, as many as 4 samples can be tested per sheet (must be tested simultaneously, sheets cannot be re-used).  

    $99.99

  • Solvent/Developer for Chromatography Kit - 200 mL Solvent/Developer for Chromatography Kit - 200 mL

    Solvent/Developer for Chromatography Kit

    267 reviews

    Refill solvent for our Chromatography kit. 200ml. Contains n-butanol, formic acid and bromocresol green. Should be used in well ventilated area.

    $64.99

  • Capillary Tubes for Chromatography Kits

    $15.49

  • Paper for Chromatography Test Kit 25 Sheets

    Paper for Chromatography Test Kit

    267 reviews

    Due to high demand, this item is currently out of stock. Be the first to receive your items by placing a pre-order today. We will automatically ship this to you when we receive more inventory. Refill for Chromotagraphy kit. 25 Sheets.

    $49.99

  • Chromatography Standard - Malic Acid (1 oz)

    Chromatography Standard - Malic (1 oz)

    Chromatography Standard - Malic (1 oz)

    $2.99

  • Vinmetrica SC-55 MLF Analyzer Kit Vinmetrica SC-55 MLF Analyzer Kit

    Vinmetrica SC-55 MLF Analyzer Kit

    769 reviews

    The Vinmetrica SC-50 MLF Analyzer gives accurate and reliable malic acid concentration levels in wine for detecting the end of malolactic fermentation (MLF). The new SC-55 Does the same job, but is now sold as a standalone unit that does not require any additional equipment.  The accuracy of the SC Series devices carries over into the functionality and reliability of the MLF Analyzer. With its easy to use vial insertion assembly, the MLF Analyzer gives you fool-proof readings down to 0.1g/L accuracy. Because it does not require any fancy, expensive lab equipment and eliminates the need for paper chromatography, the SC-55 MLF gives you professional readings while saving you time and money! Includes everything needed to measure malic acid levels in your fermenting wines: Vinmetrica SC-55 MLF Analyzer Unit Malic Reagent Set One vial of Biopressure Agent (enough for 5 tests) 5 Empty Reaction Vials with Septa Caps One plastic measuring scoop One “check” vial 10mL serological pipette Plastic beaker 15mL conical tube Two plastic pipettes MLF Analyzer Manual The Vinmetrica SC-55 MLF Analyzer measures the pressure given off by the same MLF reaction that you use in your wine. When malic acid is present, carbon dioxide (CO2) is evolved and detected as pressure.   Why buy the Vinmetrica MLF Analyzer? Accurately assesses end of MLF at 0.4 g/L malic acid. Capable of detecting 0.1 g/L malic acid Affordable: About $3 per test or less. Easy, safe to Use: No toxic chemicals or noxious odors. Fast: results in 15 – 30 minutes. Able to run multiple tests at once Please Note:  This is now a stand alone unit, and does not require any additional equipment.

    $237.00

  • Chromatography Standard - Lactic (1 oz)

    Chromatography Standard - Lactic (1 oz)

    Chromatography Standard - Lactic (1 oz)

    $2.79

  • Chromatography Standard - Tartaric (1 oz)

    Chromatography Standard - Tartaric (1 oz)

    Chromatography Standard - Tartaric (1 oz)

    $2.79

  • Vinmetrica - SC-50 MLF Refill Kit - 20 Tests

    Vinmetrica - SC-50 MLF Refill Kit - 20 Tests

    769 reviews

    This is an all inclusive reagent and reaction vial combo kit with enough supplies for 20 tests. It includes two bottles of 5mL of Boost Juice, two vials of 0.5mL of 1M Malic Acid Solution, two bottles of 30 mL of 0.4 g/L Malic Acid Standard, and two bottles of 30 mL of 0.1 g/L Malic Acid Standard.   Please note: Product should be stored either frozen or refrigerated upon arrival. Please freeze Biopressure Reaction vials, 1M Malic Acid solution, and both Malic Acid Standards upon receipt. Boost Juice should be kept in the refrigerator to maintain its effectiveness.

    $107.00

  • Plastic Paper Clip

    Plastic Paper Clip

    267 reviews

    Plastic Chromatography Paper Clips used to hang chromatography paper for air drying and development.

    $3.99

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