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MaloBacti AF3 Direct Inoculation

Price range: AUD $135.00 through AUD $4,425.00 Excl TAX
High tolerance towards high alcohol and high phenolic levels Excellent for all red wines and for white wines with high alcohol

Simple Rip & Tip option

Complex sensory profile of dark fruits, leather and spice in red wines

Australian isolated strain with high alcohol tolerance to 17%

High tolerance towards elevated phenolic conditions up to 2000-3000ppm

Min pH 3.3; max alc 17%; max 60ppm TSO2 at pH 3.4; temp range 15-26ºC

AF3 DI is direct inoculation format and the perfect solution for difficult fermentation conditions

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Backorders will be dispatched after container arrival, due end of January 2026.
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MaloBacti CN1 Direct Inoculation

Price range: AUD $140.00 through AUD $520.00 Excl TAX
Unique Citric Acid Negative strain Excellent for whites, rosé, Pinot Noir, Syrah and all wines where fruit purity is desired

Simple Rip & Tip option

Protects primary fruit aromas and preserves varietal character

No buttery characters as there is no formation of diacetyl

Provides a very clean MLF giving excellent fruit purity

No increase in VA because there is no acetic acid production

Use low-SO₂ producing yeast and co-inoculate for optimum performance

Min pH 3.2; max alc 14.5%; max 20ppm TSO2 at pH 3.3; temp range 16-26ºC

CN1 DI is direct inoculation format and the perfect solution for difficult fermentation conditions

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Backorders will be dispatched after container arrival, due end of January 2026.
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MaloBacti HF2 Direct Inoculation

Price range: AUD $135.00 through AUD $4,425.00 Excl TAX
Lowest ß-glucosidase activity of all strains Excellent for all red and white wines, including sparkling wines

Simple Rip & Tip option

Isolated in a red Burgundy cellar with year round temperatures of 12-13ºC

Colour protective due to extremely low ß-glucosidase activity

Accentuates varietal character and reduces vegetative aromas

Conducts a fast MLF and is also suitable for co-inoculation

Min pH 3.0; max alc 16%; max 40ppm TSO2 at pH 3.3; temp range 13-26ºC

HF2 DI is direct inoculation format and the perfect solution for difficult fermentation conditions

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Backorders will be dispatched after container arrival, due end of January 2026.
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MaloControl BIO

Price range: AUD $49.00 through AUD $195.00 Excl TAX
Special nutrition supplement for the support of MLF bacteria metabolism Improves bacteria metabolism and absorbs inhibitory substances Recommended for:

Harsh wine conditions e.g. >15% alc; pH < 3.2; TSO2 >40ppm

Nutrient deficient fruit - low YANs, disease, dry-grown

Wines with previous MLF difficulties and for re-inoculations

Certified organic – recommended for use with all organic wines

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MaloBacti CN1

Price range: AUD $100.00 through AUD $900.00 Excl TAX
Unique Citric Acid Negative strain Excellent for whites, rosé, Pinot Noir, Syrah and all wines where fruit purity is desired

Protects primary fruit aromas and preserves varietal character

No buttery characters as there is no formation of diacetyl

Provides a very clean MLF giving excellent fruit purity

No increase in VA because there is no acetic acid production

Use low-SO₂ producing yeast and co-inoculate for optimum performance

Min pH 3.2; max alc 14.5%; max 20ppm TSO2 at pH 3.3; temp range 16-26ºC

Simple water activation and Rip & Tip options

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MaloBacti AF3

Price range: AUD $100.00 through AUD $2,600.00 Excl TAX
High tolerance towards high alcohol and high phenolic levels Excellent for all red wines and for white wines with high alcohol

Complex sensory profile of dark fruits, leather and spice in red wines

Australian isolated strain with high alcohol tolerance to 17%

High tolerance towards elevated phenolic conditions up to 2000-3000ppm

Min pH 3.3; max alc 17%; max 60ppm TSO2 at pH 3.4; temp range 15-26ºC

Simple water activation and Rip & Tip options

Download ACTIVATION GUIDE

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MaloBacti HF2

Price range: AUD $100.00 through AUD $2,600.00 Excl TAX
Lowest ß-glucosidase activity of all strains Excellent for all red and white wines, including sparkling wines

Isolated in a red Burgundy cellar with year round temperatures of 12-13ºC

Colour protective due to extremely low ß-glucosidase activity

Accentuates varietal character and reduces vegetative aromas

Conducts a fast MLF and is also suitable for co-inoculation

Min pH 3.0; max alc 16%; max 40ppm TSO2 at pH 3.3; temp range 13-26ºC

Simple water activation and Rip & Tip options

Download ACTIVATION GUIDE

Download Full Spec Sheet Enquire Now
Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page Details