Ultrasonic monitoring of malolactic fermentation in red wines

The progress of malolactic fermentation in red wines has been monitored by using ultrasonic techniques. The evolution of ultrasonic velocity of a tone burst 1 MHz longitudinal wave was measured, analyzed and compared to those parameters of oenological interest obtained simultaneously by analytical methods. Semi-industrial tanks were used during measurements pretending to be in real industrial conditions. Results showed that the ultrasonic velocity mainly changes as a result of the conversion by lactic acid bacteria of malic acid into lactic acid and CO2. Overall, the present study has demonstrated the potential of the ultrasonic technique in monitoring the malolactic fermentation process. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

CitationNovoa-Díaz, D.F. [et al.]. Ultrasonic monitoring of malolactic fermentation in red wines. "Ultrasonics", 01 Agost 2014, vol. 54, núm. 6, p. 1575-1580.

URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/2117/24328

DOI10.1016/j.ultras.2014.04.004

ISSN0041-624X

Publisher versionhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0041624X14000924

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