Now that you have become interested in the noble art of winemaking, I will add a few words of encouragement. In the UK, this hobby has a long tradition, and in the last 30 years … read on . . .
Day: March 7, 2018
Mistakes in making wine – ways of prevention
It is not even worth trying to discuss all the diseases of wine, because most of them are so rare, that there is little chance of encountering them. Especially if we follow the rules of hygiene. … read on . . .
Clarification and filtering of wine
In principle, the wine clarifies itself, unless bacteria get in. There are also ways to give the wine complete clarity:
1. Regular pouring.
2. Light sulfurization.
3. Ensuring the right level of tannin.… read on . . .
Draining, wine processing and maturation
Draining
It means decanting the mature and clarified wine. We proceed to this activity, when all the solid particles and dead yeast cells (that is, noises) they will sink to the bottom. As a result of the action of enzymes, the molecules break down … read on . . .
Alcoholometer (hydrometer)
I realize, that most novice winemakers are not interested in accurate measurement of alcohol content. But there are such, who strive to obtain an ideal quality drink and this is what I am devoting to this article.… read on . . .
The taste of wine
We already know what effect can be achieved, using the right ingredients and keeping an eye on the course of all processes. Most will probably start with the production of the so-called. domestic wines. Progress will depend mainly on this, what interest … read on . . .
Wine types
DRINKING HONEY AND IT HAPPENS
As the name suggests, it is a drink obtained by fermenting honey with the addition of yeast and water. It is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages produced by our ancestors. … read on . . .
Ingredients for wine
For the fermentation to run as smoothly as possible, you need to keep the right proportions of ingredients. The only fruits, which allow you to keep the ideal proportions of sugar, acid, aroma, tanin, water and yeast, there are grapes. Because we will be using others … read on . . .
Fermentation
Fermentation is a sequence of processes induced by enzymes (Enzymes), which produce yeast cells. In simple terms, we can say, that these reactions consist in breaking down complex sugars into simple sugars – glucose and … read on . . .