Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the process of converting malic acid into lactic acid in wine or other fermented foods

“The winemaker used a malolactic fermentation to soften the wine’s acidity.”

2. noun

a type of fermentation in which malic acid is converted into lactic acid, occurring in wine or other fermented foods

“The winery implemented a malolactic fermentation process to improve the wine’s quality.”