Cherry and raspberry wine at home: a simple recipe

Fragrant berries are used not only for preserving traditional compotes. Cherry and raspberry wine, made at home according to a simple recipe, is an exquisite drink. After fermentation, the liquid retains the taste of fresh berries, acquires a rich bright red hue. Successful wine recipes are passed down from generation to generation and always successfully complement solemn feasts.

Features of the preparation of the drink

To make the wine tasty and fragrant, clean and ripe fruits are used. Berries that are rotted or damaged by pests can spoil the taste of the product.It is desirable to collect fruits for wine in dry weather. If it is not possible to immediately start processing, then the crop can be put in the refrigerator. But you need to use cherries or raspberries to make a drink within three days.

Unique fragrant notes of the drink will add additives in the form of a small amount of other berries (currants, plums). It should be borne in mind that the main berry should be at least 50-70%. Spicy flavor notes will bring spices (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom).

Preparation of ingredients

In order not to make a mistake with the recipe, it is recommended to prepare all the necessary components in advance:

2.5 kg cherries;
2.5 kg raspberries;
1-1.3 kg of sugar;
4 liters of water.

It should be borne in mind that the raspberries are not pre-washed, since the natural yeast that starts the natural fermentation process is located on the surface of the berries.But the cherries are washed and sorted before weighing. When using spices, it is necessary to observe the measure so that the bright taste of spices does not "hammer" the natural taste of raspberry and cherry wine.

Cooking wine from cherries and raspberries

From a standard set of ingredients, you can prepare several options for a drink if you use different spices. The easiest way to make wine according to the classic recipe. The process of creating a wine product includes several stages.

Raspberries are stalked and cherries are pitted.
Berry mixture is sprinkled with sugar. The fruits are carefully rubbed with hands until the sugar is completely dissolved.
The container with the product is placed in a warm dark place for 5-6 days for natural fermentation. The product is stirred every day to prevent mold from forming on the surface.
After the cessation of fermentation, the wort is filtered. Spices in a bag are placed in a barrel with liquid and the container is placed for 10-15 days in a cool place.

After storage, the liquid is filtered and bottled. Before drinking, it is recommended to keep the wine in a cool room for another one and a half to two months. To get a more "mature" product, the drink is aged for 4-5 months.

Expiration date and storage rules

In order for the wine to retain its aroma and pleasant taste, it is necessary to provide the product with appropriate storage conditions. Suitable temperature is 10-12 °C. The room should be dry, without light, humidity parameter - 70-75%.

To prevent the corks from drying out and cracking, the bottles are stored in a horizontal position. It is not recommended to pour wine into plastic containers. Dark glass bottles with glass lids are the best option. Wine shelf life - 12-14 months.

The process of making homemade wine is a lengthy procedure. The quality of the product depends on several factors: the variety of berries, the technology of preparation, storage conditions. Delicious homemade wine not only complements the meal in an original way, it is also a he althy drink for the body.