Create a vibrant, Spanish‑style red with the Beaverdale Rojo Tinto 30 Bottle Kit. Expect bright red cherry and plum, a touch of strawberry, vanilla and gentle spice from balanced oak, and soft, food‑friendly tannins. Dry, medium‑bodied and easy‑drinking, it's simple for beginners yet rewarding for experienced winemakers—great for tapas nights and weeknight dinners alike.
Key features
- Makes 23L (approx. 30 x 750ml bottles)
- Style: Spanish‑style red blend – dry, medium‑bodied, lightly to moderately oaked
- Tasting notes: cherry, plum, strawberry, vanilla, gentle spice; smooth tannins
- Difficulty: beginner‑friendly; improves with short bottle ageing
- Typical timeframe: ready in about 4–6 weeks
- Typical ABV: around 12–13% (process dependent)
- No additional sugar required; formulated from quality grape juice concentrate
- Includes: grape juice concentrate, wine yeast, stabilisers, finings, oak (where applicable), and full instructions
- Best served at 16–18°C; pairs well with tapas, paella, grilled meats, chorizo, tomato‑based pasta, Manchego and other hard cheeses
New to winemaking?
Read our full step-by-step Beaverdale brewing instructions — covers the must, fermentation, the key racking point, and bottling, from start to first glass.
What Equipment Do You Need?
This kit is ingredients-only. You'll also need a 25-litre fermenter, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and 30 bottles with corks. Always sanitise with VWP or ChemSan.
Upgrading your yeast
For an easy-drinking, medium-bodied red like this, try Mangrove Jack's CR51, bred specifically for light, fruity reds meant for early drinking. If your fermenting spot runs cold over winter (an unheated garage or utility room, often under 15°C), Lalvin EC-1118 is the more reliable choice.
How it works (quick steps)
- Sanitise all equipment thoroughly.
- Add concentrate and water to 23L; pitch yeast.
- Ferment dry; confirm stable gravity.
- Stabilise and clear with finings; adjust oak to taste.
- Bottle; flavours knit nicely after 2–6 months.
Why choose Beaverdale
Beaverdale kits are known for clean, varietally expressive wines with balanced oak and smooth finishes—reliable, great‑tasting results at home.
FAQs
- Do I need to add sugar? No—this kit is complete as supplied.
- How many bottles does it make? Up to 30 standard 750ml bottles (23L).
- Is it vegan? Some finings may not be vegan; check the latest kit contents if this matters to you.
- How long should I age it? Drinkable young; improves after 2–6 months as flavours integrate.
Kit Specification