Malbec: One of the five major red wine grape varieties of Bordeaux. Malbec produces excellent wines in Argentina but is little planted in California because of its history of sparse crops there. No one has determined why that should be true but it may be related...
This term can be used to indicate an acid smell (often apple-like) which is introduced into a wine through the inclusion of unripe grapes in the press.
A type of acid naturally found in most wines. It is one of the most abundant acids in unripe grapes. During malolactic fermentation, this acid is converted by yeast into carbon dioxide and lactic acid. It can also be added to wines to correct acid deficiencies.
A sweet, rich, full-bodied, very fragrant Madeira. Deep brown in color, it is often served with cheese, fruit, nuts, coffee, strawberries and cream.
The process by which malic acids are transformed into lactic acid and carbon dioxide. This results in a far less acidic wine. Malolactic fermentation is also known as "secondary fermentation."
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