Trebbiano is a naturally high-acidity Italian white grape that can give homemade wine a fresh, crisp structure. Its acidity gives families a practical reason to choose fresh grapes when they want a lively white-wine style. The fruit still varies with the harvest, so...
Nero di Troia can produce structured red wines with firm tannin. During homemade winemaking, contact between the juice, skins and seeds influences tannin extraction. Pressing then separates the liquid from those solids. The right homemade wine making supplies give...
A basic winemaker kit can look complete until fresh Cabernet Sauvignon arrives. The grape brings skins, solids and a pressing stage that a simple bucket-and-airlock setup does not fully account for. As batch size grows, the weak points tend to show up in preparation,...
Sangiovese is a classic Italian grape for families who enjoy a red wine with freshness, red-fruit character and a savoury edge. C&M imports Sangiovese from Puglia, and it is one of the earlier varieties in the short autumn grape season. Preparing your home...
Montepulciano is a popular choice for families who enjoy a dark, full-bodied homemade red. C&M imports the grapes from Abruzzo and Puglia in Italy, with the variety commonly becoming available around the middle of September. The equipment can remain practical and...
Making wine at home begins with choosing fruit that suits the style you enjoy. Merlot is known for its softer tannins, rounded texture and fruit characteristics commonly associated with plum, blackberry, blackcurrant and blueberry. C&M has imported Italian wine...
