Fruit and Berry Wine. Technology of Homemade Preparation

Andrey Kuzminov is a well-known professional photographer from St. Petersburg with many years of experience working both in Russia and abroad. He has collaborated with major Russian enterprises as an advertising photographer. He has extensive experience in homemade winemaking, which... he is happy to share with readers. Author of the book 'Cider, Brandy, Apple Wine. Professionally. With Your Own Hands.' You will learn how to prepare fruit and berry wines at home using a small amount of equipment at a level close to professional. The book discusses the traditions of making fruit and berry wines, describes their diversity and characteristics. The wine-making process is examined in great detail, starting from the proper selection of raw materials, harvesting, quality of fruits and berries, and ending with bottling the finished wine and further storage in proper conditions. The processes themselves as well as the necessary equipment for their successful completion, which each home winemaker will need, are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the main process – fermentation: from selecting yeast, describing the basics of their life activity to the conditions under which the wine-making process can be successfully completed. Detailed explanations are provided for making special natural wines – semi-sweet, sweet, and liqueur, as well as for obtaining high-quality sparkling wines using classic technologies. Beautifully illustrated with professional photographs taken by the author himself, the book will be an unforgettable gift for you and your loved ones.