Classic Red Grape Wine
Beginner-friendly guidance for a first batch at home.
Ingredients: - 10 kg red grapes - 1–1.5 kg sugar (optional, depending on sweetness) - Wine yeast - Water (if needed) - Yeast nutrient (optional) steps: - crush the grapes - add yeast - primary fermentation (open) 7–14 days with daily stirring - press or strain - ferment in closed vessel with air lock 1 month (or until it stops to gas out) - rack of the heavy (purple) deposit - site for another month - rack of the yeast (white dust) - malolactic fermentation - filter - age - bottle
Why this recipe is a good starting point
- Simple ingredients and easy steps
- Good for beginners learning fermentation
- Can be paired with the right equipment from the store
Next steps
Review the equipment guide, choose your starter supplies, and make sure your fermenter and bottles are clean before you begin.