
Homemade Cherry Wine
Description
I don't know why, but lately home winemakers have started popping up everywhere. Many of my acquaintances suddenly began making wine and other alcoholic beverages at their dachas or even at home. I decided to give it a try too. The result was a very interesting wine—light and fresh. I highly recommend it. It's ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Sort the berries, remove the stems and pits. Washing is not necessary.
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Step 2
2. Heat the water to a temperature of +28 degrees, add 500 grams of sugar, and pour this mixture over the berries. Stir, cover the container opening with gauze. Let it stand for 3-4 days at +25 degrees in a dark place.
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Step 3
3. After about a day, signs of fermentation should appear: the must will start to foam, a specific smell will emerge, etc. From now on, the mixture needs to be stirred three times a day.
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Step 4
4. After two days, strain the mixture, add the remaining sugar, and stir until dissolved. Pour into a container, ensuring the liquid occupies no more than 75% of the space. Now install the airlock.
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Step 5
5. Now let it steep in a warm place for another 4 days. After that, add about 250 g more sugar and let it continue steeping. Four days later, add the remaining sugar and let it stand further.
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Step 6
6. When the drink stops fermenting, siphon the liquid into bottles, seal them, and let the wine mature for 6-12 months in a dark and cool place.
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Step 7
7. As a result, we get a light, delicious, and delicate wine!