1. Preparation stage.
Before you start making your own wine, you need to prepare the materials and tools you need, including fresh grapes, clean containers, gauze, funnels, wine yeast, etc. At the same time, it is necessary to choose grapes of good quality and not use rotten or overripe grapes to ensure the quality and taste of the wine.
2. Wash and dry.
Put the grapes in a pot, add an appropriate amount of water and a spoonful of salt, soak for about 10 minutes, and then wash them with running water. After washing, the grapes are dried without leaving any residue of moisture, so as not to affect the fermentation of the wine.
3. Destemming and breaking.
Destem the dried grapes and crush them by hand, or you can use a crusher to break the grapes. Be careful not to break the grape seeds, as this may affect the taste of the wine.
4. Bottling and fermentation.
Place the crushed grapes in sterilized containers, add the sugar and wine yeast, and stir well. During the fermentation process, the container needs to be sealed and placed in a cool and ventilated place to wait for fermentation. Generally, it takes about 2-3 months to ferment.
5. Filtration and storage.
When the wine has finished fermenting, it needs to be filtered and stored. The wine is poured into a clean container, the residue is filtered out with gauze, and stored tightly sealed. The storage environment should be kept clean and hygienic, and the temperature should be stable, and it generally needs to be stored for about 3-6 months.
6. Taste and share.
When the wine is stored, it can be taken out to taste and share. The taste and quality of homemade wines may be different from commercial wines, but homemade wines have a unique charm and flavor that can be a great wine and food meal for gatherings of friends and family.
The above is the right way to make homemade wine. Attention needs to be paid to hygiene and safety issues during the production process to avoid bacterial contamination and chemical residues. At the same time, homemade wine, although it has a certain nutritional value, is not a substitute for drinking water and other beverages. Drinking in moderation can promote health, while excessive consumption can cause harm to the body.