Wild Grape Wine Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the rich tradition of homemade wine with this exquisite Wild Grape Wine recipe. Originally sourced from a small family vineyard in France and passed down through generations, this recipe has garnered praise and honor, even becoming the choice for communion wine at special occasions. Crafted with care and attention, this wine matures beautifully, offering a delightful blend of flavors with each sip.
- Prep Time: 11 days
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 265 hours
- Servings: 32 (based on 4-ounce servings per gallon)
Ingredients:
- Wild grapes (ripe)
- Sugar
- Water
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 2.1
- Fat Content: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 0.4g
- Protein: 0.1g
Keywords:
Berries, Grapes, Fruit, European, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, For Large Groups, Canning, Easy
Instructions:
| Steps | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Choose ripe Wild Grapes, picking them in clusters on the stems. Bring them home and wash them in cold water, leaving them on the stems. |
| 2 | Place grapes with stems on, in water just to cover, in an enamel or non-metallic kettle. |
| 3 | Bring just to a boil, simmer until skins on the grapes pop. Mash the grapes in the water. Strain juice into a non-metallic container, through several layers of cheesecloth or a clean dish towel to remove grape pulp, seeds, and stems. |
| 4 | Reserve the juice and discard stems and pulp. |
| 5 | Measure the juice. |
| 6 | Add equal amounts of sugar and water (e.g., 1 gallon juice, 1 gallon sugar, 1 gallon water) and put the wine mixture in a clean crock. |
| 7 | Spread or sprinkle 1 cake or one package of dry yeast on a dry bread crust and allow it to float on top of the wine mixture. Cover the crock with a clean dish towel and let ferment for 3 days. |
| 8 | Strain wine into a non-metallic container such as an enamel canner kettle. Wash the crock and rinse it well. Put wine back into the crock. |
| 9 | Allow to ferment for 4 days, stirring every day and skimming the foam from the top. Strain the wine again as before. Wash the crock again and put wine back in the crock. |
| 10 | Allow to ferment for an additional 4 days, stirring and skimming every day. |
| 11 | Strain the wine once more; this time, it is ready to bottle. The older it gets, the better its quality. |
Serving Suggestions:
- For daily enjoyment, serve Wild Grape Wine in beer bottles, perfect for a meal for two.
- Present homemade wine in quart bottles for charming and thoughtful gifts to friends and family.
- Remember to store wine bottles on their sides to prevent corks from drying out, preserving the quality of your exquisite creation.
Crafted with love and tradition, Wild Grape Wine captures the essence of nature’s bounty, offering a delightful experience with every sip. Embrace the art of winemaking and savor the fruits of your labor with this exceptional recipe. Cheers to unforgettable moments and cherished memories shared over a glass of homemade goodness! 🍇🍷
