ph and mlf

[xriddle]

Primary is done on California sangiovese grapes. Tested PH and TA and I'm sitting at 3.76 and .62 TA. Thoughts, Should I add some tartaric to bring the PH down a tad and acid up before starting MLF?

 

[ShawnDTurner]

I would bring it down. I will let others pipe in.

 

[GreginND]

Your TA is in a nice range. I also would try to bring the pH down a little but not much. Try some small adjustments and see how the numbers shake out.

 

[xriddle]

I was thinking of doing it in small increments ex. .3g per liter and testing. I'm dealing with a 54liter demi ...Aiming for 3.5-3.6. How long after applying my tartaric should I test?

 

[ShawnDTurner]

add half of what you intend to add mix well and retest in one hour

 

[xriddle]

Will do thanks.

 

[xriddle]

Added 40g total and am now down to 3.55 pH and .68 TA. Ready for MLF ... Thanks guys.

 

[ShawnDTurner]

That sounds great. Know that your will ph will rise once you take your wine through mlf. Once completed you will have adjust a bit. Cheers