Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 2 lbs of ripe strawberries
- 4 cups of water
- 2 cups of sugar
- 1 packet of wine yeast
- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
Step 1: Preparing the Strawberries
Start by washing the strawberries thoroughly and removing their stems. Once clean, mash the strawberries until they turn into a pulp. This can be easily done using a food processor or by hand with a masher.
Step 2: Creating the Strawberry Juice
Transfer the mashed strawberries into a large pot, and add the water and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Allow it to simmer for about 10 minutes to extract the flavor from the strawberries.
Step 3: Straining the Mixture
After simmering, strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any seeds or pulp, and collect the liquid in a clean container. You should be left with a smooth and flavorful strawberry juice.
Step 4: Adding Sugar and Yeast
Pour the strawberry juice back into the pot, and add the sugar. Stir the mixture until the sugar has completely dissolved. Once dissolved, sprinkle the wine yeast evenly over the surface of the liquid and gently stir it in. Cover the pot and let it sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
Step 5: Fermentation
Transfer the mixture into a fermentation vessel, such as a glass carboy. Attach an airlock to the vessel to allow carbon dioxide to escape during fermentation while preventing oxygen from entering. Place the vessel in a cool, dark place with a stable temperature between 68-77°F (20-25°C) for fermentation to occur. Let the mixture ferment for about 2-3 weeks or until there are no more bubbles in the airlock.
Step 6: Bottling
Once fermentation is complete, it’s time to bottle your fragolino wine. Use a siphon or a sanitized funnel to transfer the wine into clean, sterilized bottles. Leave some headspace at the top to allow for further aging. Seal the bottles with corks or screw caps tightly.
Step 7: Aging and Enjoying
Store your fragolino wine bottles in a cool, dark place for at least 3 months to allow the flavors to develop and the wine to mature. The longer you age it, the better it will taste. After aging, chill the wine in the refrigerator for a few hours and enjoy your homemade fragolino wine!
Now that you know the step-by-step process of making fragolino wine, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and start creating your own batch. Experiment with different strawberry varieties or consider adding a touch of your creativity to the recipe. Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of sipping your homemade fragolino wine, made with love and passion!