Italian Tuscan

The Italian Tuscan Boarding Pass Red Trio Winemaking Kit is a 16 L juice/concentrate pack for beginner to experienced home winemakers. It produces approximately 23 L of 13.5% ABV, heavy-bodied red wine with Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Montepulciano.

At a glance

• Style: Italian Tuscan red wine
• Juice/concentrate pack: 16 L (4.22 gal)
• Finished yield: 23 L (6.07 US gal), about 30 standard 750 ml bottles
• Blend: 50% Sangiovese, 30% Canaiolo and 20% Montepulciano
• Alcohol: Approximately 13.5% ABV
• Body: Heavy-bodied
• Colour: Red
• Aromas: Forest floor, leather, black fruit and spices
• Finish: Long and satisfying

Why winemakers choose it

• Craft a robust Tuscan-style red from a balanced trio of classic Italian grape varieties.
• Enjoy firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity for structure and vibrancy.
• Develop layered earthy, fruity and spicy character in a substantial red wine.
• Use a beginner-friendly kit that also suits experienced home winemakers.
• Age the finished wine to further refine its flavours and texture.

What's included

• Wine base
• Yeast
• Bentonite
• Sulphite/sorbate
• Fining agents

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

Frequently asked questions

How much wine does the Italian Tuscan wine kit make?

The 16 L juice/concentrate pack produces 23 L (6.07 US gal) of finished wine, or about 30 standard 750 ml bottles.

What grape varieties are in this Tuscan wine kit?

The blend contains 50% Sangiovese, 30% Canaiolo and 20% Montepulciano.

How long does the winemaking process take?

The process takes about 6 weeks, allowing the wine to develop its complex flavour profile.

What equipment do I need?

Basic winemaking equipment is required and sold separately. The kit includes the wine base and listed additive packs, including yeast, bentonite, sulphite/sorbate and fining agents.

• Wine base (grape concentrate)
• Yeast
• Bentonite
• Sulphite / sorbate
• Fining agents

Yields 23 L (6 US gal) — up to 30 standard 750 ml bottles. Equipment sold separately.

Mix the base with water to 23 L, ferment with the included yeast, stabilize and clear, then bottle. Download full instructions (PDF).

How much wine will this kit yield?
23 litres (6 US gallons) — up to 30 bottles.

Do I need equipment?
Yes — a fermenter, carboy, siphon and bottling supplies. Our starter kits bundle everything.

How long does shipping take to the US?
Orders ship from Canada and clear customs into Buffalo, NY. Tracking can pause while in customs — that's normal.

Free shipping: US orders $75+ USD (lower 48) and Canadian orders $80+ CAD (10 provinces). Other orders are charged real-time carrier rates at checkout.

Processing: orders normally ship within 1–4 business days.

U.S. orders: please allow an extra 1–2 business days while your order crosses the Canada–U.S. border.

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