Make 28–30 bottles of Winexpert's premium Reserve tier. The Winexpert Reserve Italian Amarone Style kit uses 10L of hand-selected grape concentrate and is ready to bottle in 6 weeks, delivering a full-bodied red with blackberry, clove and smoke.
Tasting Notes
Blackberry, clove and smoke with bold tannins. Modelled on the famous Veneto style, this is one of the biggest, most structured wines in the Reserve range — a serious food wine for slow-cooked meat, game, or a proper cheeseboard.
Wine Profile
- Style: Dry, full-bodied red
- Oak: Medium
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Grape concentrate: 10L | Makes 23L (28–30 bottles)
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 big, tannic style like this, try Mangrove Jack's R56, built for rich reds with real aromatic depth — a good match for Amarone's bold structure.
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 — consistency matters more with Reserve's extra concentrate
- Bold tannins mean this style genuinely rewards long ageing — 6+ months if you can wait
- Allow wines to clear completely before bottling
- Age for minimum 3–6 months before drinking
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