SG Wines Gold 6 Bottle Pino Grigio
SG Wines Gold 6 Bottle Pinot Grigio Wine Making Kit enables you to craft an elegant, dry white wine that embodies the subtle harmony of fruit and floral notes characteristic of a classic Pinot Grigio. Designed for both novice and experienced winemakers, this kit produces 6 bottles or 4.5 litres of wine with an approximate alcohol volume of 10.5%. It offers a delightful winemaking experience, culminating in a wine that is perfect for enjoying on its own or paired with light dishes.
Your Wine Kit Includes:
- A grape juice concentrate blend pouch, formulated to capture the light and refreshing essence of Pinot Grigio.
- A wine yeast sachet and a yeast nutrient sachet to facilitate a healthy and efficient fermentation.
- An acid regulator and stabiliser sachet to ensure the wine maintains its crispness and stability over time.
- A flavouring add-back to subtly enhance the wine's aromatic profile without overpowering its delicate nature.
- Wine finings A and B, critical for clarifying your wine to achieve a professional, clear finish.
The kit's carefully selected ingredients include white grape juice concentrate paired with apple juice concentrate, enriched with specific flavourings to replicate the distinctive taste and aroma of Pinot Grigio. It also includes essential additives like citric acid, sodium citrate, and preservatives such as potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite to ensure the wine's preservation and quality.
Instructions
Create your own Pinot Grigio in six straightforward steps:
- Start by thoroughly cleaning and sanitising all your winemaking equipment, creating a sterile environment for winemaking.
- Carefully mix the ingredients according to the kit's instructions to prepare the wine must.
- Allow the must to ferment for a minimum of 5 days, enabling the development of the wine's crisp and delicate profile.
- Carefully clear any sediment to ensure your wine is free from impurities and has a polished appearance.
- Bottle your wine, capturing its refined character and flavour.
- Relish in your homemade Pinot Grigio, a testament to your winemaking artistry.
For a detailed guide, refer to the instructions included within your kit.
Additional Equipment Required:
- A fermenter with at least 5 litres capacity for the initial fermentation process.
- An airlock and grommet to maintain optimal fermentation conditions.
- A demijohn or secondary fermenter for the wine's clarification stage.
- Essential tools like a mixing spoon, hydrometer, and thermometer for precise mixing and measurement.
- A syphon for the careful transfer of wine, ensuring minimal disturbance to the sediment.
- Cleaner and steriliser to ensure all equipment is impeccably clean and ready for use.
- Sugar, specifically 600g of granulated sugar or 670g of brewing sugar, necessary for the fermentation process.
- 6 x 750ml wine bottles, corks, and a corker or screw caps to securely seal your wine.
Allergen Information: This kit contains sulphites and crustaceans, integral to the winemaking process but may pose allergen risks for some individuals.