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Fermentation Study Material: Fermentation is a biochemical process in which microorganisms, mainly yeasts and bacteria, transform the sugars present in the grape must into alcohol, carbon dioxide and other secondary compounds that contribute to the organoleptic profile of the wine.
Alcoholic Fermentation is mainly carried out by yeasts, mainly Saccharomyces cerevisiae, where sugars (glucose and fructose) are converted to ethanol and carbon dioxide.
Malolactic Fermentation is Driven by lactic acid bacteria such as Oenococcus oeni, it transforms malic acid into lactic acid and carbon dioxide, reducing the acidity of the wine and providing softness and complexity. Here you can get complete fermentation Notes.