Sangiovese | 11.5% Medium-Bodied Red Winemaking Kit (5.3 L | 1.4 gal)

Precio habitual $79.95 USD
Precio habitual $89.95 USD Precio de oferta $79.95 USD
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Description

The Sangiovese wine kit makes a medium-bodied red with earthy, rustic character, cherry and strawberry notes, and pronounced acidity. Designed for beginner to experienced home winemakers, the 5.3 L (1.4 gal) juice/concentrate pack produces 23 L of finished wine, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles, in approximately four weeks.

At a glance

  • Style: Medium-bodied red wine
  • Varietal: Sangiovese
  • Alcohol: Approximately 11.5% ABV
  • Juice/concentrate pack: 5.3 L (1.4 gal)
  • Finished yield: 23 L (6 US gal)
  • Bottle yield: About 30 standard 750 ml bottles
  • Ready in: Approximately four weeks
  • Origin: Made in Canada

Why winemakers choose it

  • Creates an Italian-style Sangiovese with a medium-bodied profile.
  • Offers earthy, rustic flavours with cherry and strawberry notes.
  • Its high acidity makes it a versatile choice for pairing with food.
  • Provides a complete ingredient package for home winemaking, from the wine base through the fining agents.
  • Delivers a finished batch of approximately 30 bottles from one kit.

What's included

  • Wine base
  • Necessary winemaking additive packs, including fining agents

Basic winemaking equipment is required and sold separately. Complete your setup with Crafted Series bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner.

Frequently asked questions

How much wine does this Sangiovese kit make?

It makes approximately 23 L (6 US gal) of finished wine, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

How long does the wine take to make?

The wine is ready in approximately four weeks.

What alcohol content can I expect?

The expected alcohol content is approximately 11.5% ABV.

Do I need additional equipment?

Yes. Basic winemaking equipment is required and is not included in the kit. Bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner are available separately.

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About This Wine

Popular Wines Made From Sangiovese Varietal Grapes:

  • Chianti
  • Nielluccio
  • Sangioveto
  • Brunello
  • Prugnolo Gentile
  • Morellino
  • Super Tuscana

These wine are very earthy and rustic, high in tannins (it dries your mouth out), has a smell and taste that is reminiscent of cherries and strawberries and is high in acidity, which makes it go very well with food.

The most popular wine made from the Sangiovese grape varietal comes from the Chianti region which is located in Tuscany, that romantic area of central Italy known for its sweeping landscapes, burning hot sun and its wealth of art and food history. It is from this region that we also get delicious olive oil and Michelangelo’s David.

Taste: Intense and concentrated with flavors of black cherry, plum, blackberry and redcurrant together with herbs, truffles, liquorice and spice. Develops great complexity with age.

Tannin: High

Acidity: High 

Age: Require a minimum of between 2 to 5 years aging before release. The finest wines need more time to reach maturity and have great longevity.

Grape juice concentrate (preserved with sulphur dioxide), liquid invert sugar, tartaric acid, malic acid, citric acid, tanin, ascorbic acid. Additives (included in Wine Kit) Packet A: Bentonite, Packet B: Potassium Metabisulphite, Packet C: Potassium Sorbate, Packet D: Clearing Agent (kieselsol/chitosane), Packet of Yeast.

Wine-making in 4 easy steps

1
Mix the 
Juice & Yeast
2
Ferment 
for 28 Days
3
Add Degas 
& Clarifiers
4
Bottle 
& Enjoy

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