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Winexpert Classic Italian Sangiovese Wine Kit

Winexpert Classic Italian Sangiovese 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 authentic Italian wine. The Winexpert Classic Italian Sangiovese kit ferments in 4–6 weeks and produces a classic Italian red with plum, cherry, and fig character.

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%
Style Dry, medium-bodied red
In the box grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings, stabiliser
You'll also need No sugar needed - just water
Colour Ruby red
Oak Light

What You Get

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

Tasting Notes

Classic Italian style with plum, red cherry, and fig notes. Medium-bodied and dry with a clean, slightly earthy finish. Sangiovese is the soul of Italian winemaking — perfect with pasta, pizza, risotto, or aged cheeses. This kit captures the rustic elegance of Tuscany.

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 medium-bodied style like this, try Mangrove Jack's CR51, bred for light, fruity reds meant for early drinking — a good match for this style's soft, rustic character.

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
  • Sangiovese pairs beautifully with Italian cuisine — age and drink alongside Italian meals
  • Allow wines to clear completely before bottling
  • Age for minimum 2–3 months for full character development

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

Frequently Asked Questions
How many bottles does it make?

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

What's the ABV?

Around 13%. It's a dry, medium-bodied red with light oak. See our free ABV calculator.

Do I need to add sugar?

No - the kit includes the grape juice concentrate, yeast, finings and stabiliser. Just add water.

How long does it take?

Fermentation typically completes in 4-6 weeks: primary fermentation in weeks 1-3, finings and clearing in weeks 4-5, and bottling in week 6. Then age it for 2-3 months before drinking. See our guide to how long a wine kit takes.

What temperature should I ferment at?

20-22°C for reds. Keep it stable - temperature swings can stall fermentation.

What does it taste like?

Plum, red cherry and fig with a clean, slightly earthy finish - made for pasta, pizza and risotto.