Lallemand 1-Step Build-Up Cultures
Instructions for Rehydration
Rehydration Phase
- Mix and dissolve the contents of the activator in the appropriate amount of 20 ºC (68 ºF) water (see below).
- Add the contents of the bacteria sachet and dissolve carefully by gentle stirring.
- Wait for 20 minutes.
Acclimatization Phase
- Add the bacteria/water mixture from the previous step with an equivalent volume of wine. The pH of the wine should be over 3.5 and temperature between 18-25 ºC (64-77 ºF).
- Wait for 18 to 24 hours.
Pre-Culture Transfer Phase
- Transfer the pre-culture to the balance of wine in the tank.
- Maintain the temperature between 18-25 ºC (64-77 ºF).
- Check MLF activity (malic acid degradation) every 2 to 4 days.
Bacteria Dosage Size | Water/Wine Needed for Build-Up | Transfer Culture Into |
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25 hL | 0.65 gallons | 650 gallons |
100 hL | 2.6 gallons | 2,600 gallons |
500 hL | 13 gallons | 13,000 gallons |
1,000 hL | 26 gallons | 26,000 gallons |