A delicious sparkling raspberry wine in a few easy steps
Raspberry wine is a fruity and refreshing drink, perfect for summer days. If you love raspberries and want to try making your own sparkling wine, we have the perfect recipe for you. Follow these few easy steps and you’ll soon be delighting your loved ones with this delicious artisanal beverage.
Necessary ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to prepare your sparkling raspberry wine:
- 1.5 kg of fresh or frozen raspberries
- 800 g of sugar
- 2 liters of water
- The juice of one lemon
- 10 g of wine yeast
- 50 cl of sparkling water
Preparation steps
Follow these steps to concoct your sparkling raspberry wine:
- Rinse the raspberries with clear water and drain them.
- In a large saucepan, pour in the water, sugar, and lemon juice. Heat over low until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add the raspberries to the saucepan and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool for 30 minutes.
- Pour the contents of the saucepan into a large glass or ceramic container.
- Add the wine yeast and mix well.
- Cover the container with a clean cloth and let ferment in a cool, dark place for 4 to 6 weeks.
- After the fermentation period, strain the wine through a fine sieve to remove raspberry residue.
- Transfer the strained wine into champagne bottles, leaving about 2 cm of air space.
- Add a teaspoon of sugar into each bottle for re-fermentation.
- Seal the bottles with appropriate corks.
- Let the bottles rest in a cool place for 2 to 3 weeks to achieve the desired sparkle.
- Once the time is up, place the bottles in the refrigerator before enjoying them.
Tips and tricks
Here are some tips that might help you in preparing your sparkling raspberry wine:
- Choose fresh, quality raspberries for optimal taste.
- Use bottles with suitable corks for re-fermentation to avoid any risk of explosion.
- If you want a sweeter wine, you can increase the sugar amount in the recipe.
- Feel free to vary the recipes by adding other fruits to your raspberry wine, such as strawberries or blackberries.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: How long should the raspberry wine be left to ferment?
A: It is recommended to let the raspberry wine ferment for 4 to 6 weeks for optimal taste.
Q: Can sparkling raspberry wine be stored?
A: Yes, you can store sparkling raspberry wine in the refrigerator for several months. However, it is best consumed within 6 months after production to enjoy its freshness.
Q: Can I use baker’s yeast instead of wine yeast?
A: No, it is highly recommended to use specific wine yeast for proper fermentation.
