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A winemaking technique of adding an active yeast culture or malolactic bacteria to juice, MUST, or wine. Winemakers often inoculate their must with known strains of reliable yeasts to activate the primary fermentation (see FERMENTATION) and achieve their desired results. Although MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION will sometimes occur naturally, many winemakers prefer to manage this phase by inoculating with a properly prepared malolactic bacteria starter.
Related Links: must weight, fermentation, malolactic fermentation
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