Vocabulary for the week by Debbie | Nov 11, 2007 | Uncategorized | 0 comments Malic acid – One of the main contributors to the acidity of a wine. Malic acid has a sharp, green apple like taste. Malolactic Fermentation – A bacterial process which results in conversion of the sharp tasting malic acid to the softer lactic acid. Share this:FacebookLinkedInRedditTwitterTumblrPinterestEmail Leave a ReplyCancel reply