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Winexpert Chilean Malbec Wine Kit

Winexpert Chilean Malbec Wine Kit

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Sanitise your fermenter, equipment and bottles first with ChemSan no-rinse sanitiser.

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Make 28–30 bottles of velvety Chilean wine. The Winexpert Classic Chilean Malbec kit ferments in 4–6 weeks and produces a deep, elegant red with blackberry, plum, and subtle oak complexity.

New to home brewing? Get this kit as a complete starter kit.

Add a 25 litre fermenter with tap, bottling wand, airlock, hydrometer and sanitiser and it becomes our Winexpert Classic Wine Making Starter Kit – all you need to add is bottles. Includes a step-by-step guide.

Get the starter kit – £78.99
Key specs
Makes 28–30 bottles (21–23 litres)
Approx. ABV about 13.5%
Style Dry, full-bodied red
In the box grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings, stabiliser
You'll also need No sugar needed - just water
Colour Deep garnet
Oak Medium

What You Get

  • Premium Chilean Malbec grape juice concentrate
  • Professional yeast, finings, and stabiliser
  • Fermentation typically complete in 4–6 weeks
  • Makes 28–30 bottles (21–23 litres)

Tasting Notes

Deep and velvety with blackberry, plum, and subtle spice notes. Malbec from Chile is a crowd-pleaser — full-bodied, elegant, and approachable. Silky tannins and good structure make this a food-friendly wine perfect for everyday drinking or special occasions. Try it with lamb, beef, or roasted vegetables.

What Equipment Do You Need?

A 23-litre fermentation vessel, airlock, hydrometer, siphon, and 28–30 bottles. New to winemaking? Our wine starter kits bundle all essentials. Always sanitise with VWP or ChemSan for best results.

Upgrading your yeast: for a silky, approachable style like this, try Mangrove Jack's CR51, bred for light, fruity reds meant for early drinking — a good match for this style's elegance.

Fermentation Timeline

Week 1–3: Primary fermentation at 20–22°C for reds.

Week 4–5: Add finings and allow to clear.

Week 6: Bottle and age for 2–3 months before drinking.

Tips for Best Results

  • Keep temperature stable at 20–22°C for reds
  • Malbec has excellent ageing potential but is also delicious young
  • Allow wines to clear completely before bottling
  • Age for minimum 2–3 months for soft, silky character

See all Winexpert Classic wines. Browse all wine kits at BrewCo.

Frequently Asked Questions
How many bottles does it make?

It makes 28-30 bottles (21-23 litres). See our guide to how many bottles a kit makes.

What's the ABV?

Around 13.5% ABV. See our free ABV calculator.

What's the wine like?

A dry, full-bodied red with medium oak - deep and velvety, with blackberry, plum, subtle spice and silky tannins. Great with lamb, beef or roasted vegetables.

How long until I can drink it?

It ferments and clears in about 6 weeks: primary fermentation at 20-22°C in weeks 1-3, finings and clearing in weeks 4-5, then bottle in week 6. Age it for 2-3 months for the best flavour.

Do I need to add sugar?

No - WinExpert Classic kits include the grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings and stabiliser. Just add water.

Can I upgrade the yeast?

Yes - Mangrove Jack's CR51 suits this silky, approachable style.