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How to Make Wine: A Guide to Home Winemaking

How to make wine: winemaking guide Drinking a good glass of wine is the dream of all lovers of Bacchus's beverage. But drinking a glass of wine made in your own home... that's a true desire. How to make wine at home? What are the steps and stages of winemaking? With Vivi in Campagna's harvest kits for winemaking, it's entirely possible: their use is so simple and intuitive that they are ideal even for beginners who want to try their hand at production. We'll reveal some trade secrets for a beverage to bring to the table with extreme pride. What are the stages of winemaking? Winemaking refers to the process that transforms must into wine: it involves multiple stages, from cultivation to maturation, and every choice characterizes and influences the final result. Let's look in detail at the steps to make wine. Grape cultivation For good quality wine, one always starts with the raw material, meaning grape cultivation. In this regard, it is essential to consider numerous factors, including the territory, the maturation time of the vine, and the use of products such as fertilizers. Discover all the products you need for winemaking from Vivi in Campagna! This is a moment of conviviality: the grape harvest, to be done with friends and relatives, a recreational activity that takes you back in time. The sugar content increases based on how long the grapes remain on the plant. For example, for those who want to make white wine at home, the harvest is earlier compared to wines intended for aging. In this phase, you will need the best professional products, such as plastic crates and tubs. Discover all sizes on Vivi in Campagna! Clearly, the harvest does not occur at all times of the year, but between August and September, an aspect that varies based on the degree of ripeness and type. Crushing The phase preceding fermentation is crushing: following the ancient method, it is done with feet, but today there are winemaking machines that allow for optimizing time and still achieving a satisfactory result. Each wine should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For example, certain products require destemming, which consists of removing stems and seeds. Fermentation To make good natural wine, the fermentation phase is essential. In this regard, a fermenter is needed: this step is required for both red and white wine production. Explore Vivi in Campagna's chemical and oenological products if you need specific yeasts and ferments for homemade wine. Do you know how many days grapes need to ferment to make wine? More specifically, how long should the must stay in the vat? The must should ferment for a period ranging from 7 to 10 days, with the initial phase lasting up to 36 hours, the tumultuous phase (7 days), and the slow phase. White wines: stems, skins, and seeds are removed before fermentation; Red wines: solid components are not removed. Do not forget the fermentation temperature, never below 18 °C. In this case, machinery can be used to maintain it constantly over time. Bottling Wine aging differs depending on the type. While for white wines we speak of a minimum time, red wines can require up to 5 years. What to do before bottling the wine? It rests in demijohns and can be decanted once a month to eliminate impurities and residues deposited at the bottom. Bottling is the next phase: the bottle must be strictly glass, with an appropriate cork stopper for protection. Discover the best natural cork stoppers. Pay attention to storage: each bottle must be carefully stored in a cool and never humid environment, with a temperature of about 15 °C. The position is also fundamental: for the first ten days, bottles must be stored vertically. This is a tip to allow the corks to expand. Useful tools for making wine at home Making wine at home is certainly an experience, and there are many things to know before starting. It's an adventure, but it's also the best way to treat yourself to Bacchus's beverage made with your own hands. On Vivi in Campagna, you can find very convenient wine making kits, which include all products in a single purchase. In addition, there are stainless steel tanks, and we are available to customers to design custom cellars, solely following needs and requirements. We also have a wide range of winemaking products, such as wooden barrels, wine racks and bottle holders, or even ecologically sound machines and chemical and oenological products. We invite you to contact us for tailored advice on how to make natural wine at home without stress!