Sangiovese | 13% Medium/Heavy-Bodied Red Winemaking Kit (8 L | 2.1 gal)

Precio habitual $124.95 USD
Precio habitual $139.95 USD Precio de oferta $124.95 USD
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Description

The ABC Crafted Series Sangiovese Wine Kit makes a 13% medium/heavy-bodied red wine for beginner to experienced home winemakers. It produces 23 L (6 US gal) of finished wine—about 30 standard 750 ml bottles—from an 8 L (2.1 gal) juice/concentrate pack.

At a glance

  • Varietal style: Sangiovese
  • Colour: Red
  • Body: Medium/Heavy-Bodied
  • Alcohol: 13%
  • Juice/concentrate pack: 8 L (2.1 gal)
  • Finished yield: 23 L (6 US gal)
  • Bottle yield: About 30 standard 750 ml bottles
  • Tasting style: Brunello-inspired Sangiovese

Why winemakers choose it

  • Delivers bright cherry and plum flavours with classic Tuscan character.
  • Combines violet, dried herbs, earth and spice for a layered red wine profile.
  • Offers depth, structure and balanced tannins in a medium/heavy-bodied style.
  • Lively acidity makes this Sangiovese especially food-friendly.
  • Pairs well with tomato-based pasta, grilled meats and aged Pecorino.

What's included

  • Wine base supplied as an 8 L (2.1 gal) juice/concentrate pack.
  • Additive packs supplied with the wine kit.
  • Equipment is sold separately.

For a complete setup, consider matching Crafted Series add-ons such as bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner.

Frequently asked questions

How much wine does this Sangiovese kit make?

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

Is the 8 L measurement the finished wine yield?

No. The 8 L (2.1 gal) measurement is the juice/concentrate pack size. The finished yield is 23 L (6 US gal).

What does this Sangiovese wine kit taste like?

It has bright cherry and plum notes with violet, dried herbs, earth and spice, plus lively acidity and balanced tannins.

What else do I need to make this wine?

Equipment is sold separately. Bottles, corks, labels, shrink caps and B-Brite cleaner are available as matching home winemaking add-ons.

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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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