Malolactic fermentation is a process in winemaking where bacteria convert malic acid into lactic acid. This helps soften the taste of wine, making it smoother and less acidic. Full definition
It's also gone through malolactic fermentation (a.k.a. «malo»), the natural process of malic acids (think of a tart green apple taste), turning into lactic acid (think a buttery or milk flavor). (bonappetit.com)
The Australian Wine Research Institute has developed a new robotic liquid handling system which, it claims takes malolactic fermentation research to the «high - throughput» era. (fmtmagazine.in)
Finger Lakes Winery Introduces Barrel Aged, Full Malolactic Fermentation Riesling to Unique Wine Series (wineindustryadvisor.com)