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To this end, fermentations were carried out using control Verdejo must, must treated with UHPH, and must treated with 50 mg\/L SO2, using pure cultures and co-inoculations. Enological parameters, volatile compounds, colour, redox potential, and sensory profile were analyzed. The results showed that the co-inoculation of L. thermotolerans and M. pulcherrima reduced the final ethanol content by 0.5% (v\/v) and increased lactic acid production, resulting in a decrease in pH of 0.3 units; however, L. thermotolerans in monoculture failed to implant properly in UHPH-treated must. In addition, wines from UHPH-treated musts exhibited 20% lower redox potential, suggesting that treatment with UHPH was effective in inactivating oxidative enzymes, as did those fermented with M. pulcherrima. Regarding volatile compounds, UHPH wines showed a 30% reduction in higher alcohols and carbonyl compounds, resulting in a characteristic aromatic profile that was positively evaluated in sensory analysis. 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