Homemade Wine: A Guide to Ingredients and Their Use
recipe

Preparation Time: 1-3 months (depending on wine type)
Serving Size: 1 bottle of wine
Ingredients:
- Grapes (according to the chosen wine type)
- Yeast (e.g., Saccharomyces cerevisiae)
- Sulfur dioxide (Sulfite)
- Calcium carbonate
- Tannins
- Gum arabic
- Sugar (if desired)
Instructions:
1. Select high-quality grapes and wash them thoroughly.
2. Crush the grapes and transfer the juice into a fermentation vessel.
3. Add yeast to the juice and mix well.
4. Add sulfur dioxide to protect the wine from bacteria and oxidation.
5. If needed, add calcium carbonate to adjust the acidity.
6. Incorporate tannins for flavor and structure.
7. If you prefer sweeter wine, add sugar as desired.
8. Allow the wine to ferment for the chosen time (usually 1-3 months).
9. Bottle the finished wine and let it age before enjoying.
Nutritional Information (per 100 ml):
- Energy: 85 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Alcohol: 12-15% vol.

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