MaloStar® Vitale SK11

MaloStar® Vitale SK11 – Lactic acid bacteria for bio acid degradation

MaloStar® Vitale SK11 is a highly concentrated freeze-dried starter culture for the safe induction of biological acid degradation (BSA) in white, rosé and red wines. The selected Oenococcus oeniStrain ensures rapid, controlled and harmonious malic acid degradation – even under demanding conditions.

Benefits at a glance

• Safe and fast biological acid degradation
• Tolerant to low pH and cool temperatures
• Suitable for high alcohol contents up to 15.5% by volume
• High SO2 tolerance
• Histamine-free BSA
• Low volatile acid formation
• Reduced demand for SO2 according to the BSA
• Improved microbiological stability

Sensory effect

The BSA with MaloStar® Vitale SK11 gives white wines more creaminess and emphasizes varietal flavors such as peach and dried fruit. Red wines gain in elegance and harmonious structure with notes of cherry, jam or mature peppers.

Application

• Suitable for co-inoculation or sequential application
• Optimal inoculation towards the end of alcoholic fermentation
• Activation in water (about 20 °C), then add directly
• Recommended conditions: pH ≥ 3,0, temperature ≥ 16 °C

Ideal for controlled deacidification and stable wine quality.