Technical measurements

[Macuser]

I started my first wine from juice this week. I am making a Chilean Malbec from Luva Bella juice. I was told it was pre-balanced andi would not have to add any acid or tannins, etc. I have started primary fermentation and it is bubblin away!

I was speaking to a commercial winemaker and asked if he ad any advice, and he mentioned that when it goes though malolactic fermentation, it will need to be rebalanced. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I should measure and how!

 

[Julie]

Even thou these buckets are pre-balanced you should check the acid anyway. Charles, the winemaker for Luva's, told me that the acid is running about .57% on the buckets, which for me anyway is on the low side. You should buy a ph meter if you do not have one to check your ph and acid.