Magnum Red is a 30-bottle red wine kit modelled on the great Italian wines, using a blend of Italian grape juice concentrate. It makes a full-flavoured everyday red with warmth and body.
Key specs
| Makes |
30 bottles (23 litres) |
| Approx. ABV |
about 12–14% |
| Ready in |
about 14 days |
| Style |
Italian-style red |
| In the box |
yeast, finings, stabiliser |
| You'll also need |
3.5kg brewing sugar |
Kit details
- 100% Italian grape concentrate
What else you need
3.5kg of sugar (Brewco Sugar (Dextrose) 4kg), a fermenter with airlock, a hydrometer, a syphon and 30 bottles. Sanitise with ChemSan.
How to make it
Ferment with the supplied yeast, then stabilise, clear and bottle following the pack. Serve at room temperature.
Who it is for
Red wine drinkers wanting an easy, good-value house red. For more structure, try a little Wine Tannin or Gervin GV8 Red Table Wine Yeast. See the whole Magnum Wine Range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much wine does it make?
Approximately 23 litres - around 30 bottles - at 12-14% ABV.
What's in the kit?
Grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings, stabiliser and full instructions.
Do I need to add sugar?
Yes, 3.5kg of brewing sugar, which is not included.
How long does it take?
Ferment at 18-22°C until finished, let it clear fully, then condition for 1-2 weeks in the bottle. Take hydrometer readings two days apart - if the gravity hasn't changed, fermentation has finished.
What does it taste like?
A full-flavoured, Italian-inspired red with warmth and body.
Can I improve the result?
Optionally upgrade the yeast to Gervin GV8 Red Table Wine Yeast, add Wine Tannin for extra structure, and clear with Bentonite. Serve at room temperature.