Homemade Grape Wine





When you think of wine 🍷, you may picture vineyards, wineries, and complex processes. Well, here's some good news—no huge investments or expensive tools are required! You can make delicious wine right at home. 🥳

Ingredients:

  • Black Grapes: 2 kg
  • Sugar: 2 kg
  • Yeast: 10 g
  • Whole Wheat Grains: 50 g
  • Water: 3 liters
  • Earthen Pot/Bharani/Jar
  • Wooden Spoon (optional, for stirring)

Directions:

Part 1: Preparation (Day 1 to Day 21)

  1. Boil 3 liters of water and let it cool completely.
  2. Thoroughly wash and clean the grapes, remove the stems, drain the water, and dry them with a clean cloth.
  3. Place the grapes in the jar and smash them with a wooden spoon until the skins are ruptured.
  4. Pour the cooled boiled water into the jar.
  5. To activate the yeast:
    • Add 100 ml of lukewarm water to a bowl.
    • Mix in 2 tsp of sugar and 10 g of yeast.
    • Once mixed, pour this yeast mixture into the jar.
  6. Add half of the sugar (1 kg).
  7. Stir everything together. Seal the jar tightly using cling wrap/plastic wrap to make it airtight.
  8. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for 21 days, stirring once daily.

Part 2: After 21 Days

  1. After 21 days, strain the mixture through a clean filter or cheesecloth. Squeeze out all the liquid, leaving behind the grape solids.
  2. Pour the filtered juice back into the jar.
  3. Add the remaining 1 kg of sugar and stir well.
  4. Seal the jar airtight again and store it in a cool, dark place for another 21 days.
  5. After a total of 42 days, strain the wine again using a clean filter or cheesecloth.
  6. You can store the wine in the jar or transfer it to clean wine bottles. Seal the bottles and store them in a cool, dark place.

Tips:

  • You can use a glass jar, earthen pot, or ceramic jar—just make sure it's stored in a cool, dry place.
  • The ratio of sugar to grapes should be equal.
  • Ensure no water is left on the grapes or inside the jar to avoid fungus formation. If you spot fungus, carefully scoop out the top layer and discard it. The remaining wine should be fine.
  • Use only half the sugar in Part 1 and the other half in Part 2 (e.g., for 2 kg of sugar, use 1 kg initially and the remaining 1 kg later).
  • Once Part 2 is complete, the wine can be stored for as long as you like—it won’t spoil.

Enjoy your homemade wine! 🍇🍷

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