Homemade grape wine recipe
Description
The drink is prepared quickly and easily. The process of making homemade wine from grapes is very long and can only be mastered by the persistent! After all the carbon dioxide has completely dissipated from the drink, you can add a little more sugar or alcohol—according to your preference. The wine must be stored only in a cool place. It can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. There is no need to wash the grapes, as the yeast on the surface of the berries is what ensures the fermentation process.
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Step 2
Carefully pluck the berries from the stems, removing stems, leaves, etc.
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Step 3
Place the berries in the grinder bowl or use a deep container with a pestle, and mash them into almost a puree, trying not to crush the seeds too much.
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Step 4
Pour the aromatic mixture into a tall container. Optionally, add 100 ml of water per 1 kg of berries. Cover the container with gauze or cloth and leave for 3-4 days. The must will ferment and the pomace will rise to the top.
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Step 5
The liquid will change its color and become aromatic. Mix the entire mass.
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Step 6
Then carefully strain it through a fine sieve or through a double or triple layer of cheesecloth.
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Step 7
Add sugar to clean grape juice. You can mix it in immediately or heat it with a small amount of juice until dissolved. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 8
Pour the wine into another container and stretch a rubber glove over the top. Make a small hole in one of the fingers if the neck is wide. If it's narrow, install an airlock or water lock. Leave the beverage in a cool, dark place for about 10–12 days. During this time, the glove will first inflate and then deflate, indicating that the beverage is almost ready. Now it's important to siphon it into another container, leaving the sediment behind, seal it tightly, and let it mature in a cool place for at least 30 days.
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Step 9
After which the wine made from grapes can be tasted. Pour it into glasses and don't forget the snacks.