Homemade Red Wine Recipe
Cuisine: Other
Categories: Beverages
Recipe Source: TotallyChefs Recipe Ai
Create your own delicious red wine at home with this simple recipe using fresh red grapes and minimal ingredients. Perfect for wine enthusiasts looking to try their hand at winemaking.
Difficulty: MEDIUM
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 8 lbs red grapes
- 2 1/2 lbs sugar
- 1 packet wine yeast
- Water
Directions:
- Wash the red grapes thoroughly and remove stems.
- Crush the grapes by hand or using a potato masher in a large container.
- Dissolve sugar in warm water and pour it over the crushed grapes.
- Add wine yeast to the mixture and stir well.
- Cover the container with a clean cloth and let it ferment for 7-10 days, stirring daily.
- After fermentation, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids.
- Transfer the liquid to a clean container and let it sit for another 10 days.
- Bottle the wine and store it in a cool, dark place for at least 1 month before serving.