Cherry wine is, perhaps, one of the most popular varieties of this drink after the grape . Amber color, transparency, and most importantly the taste of the drink deservedly won a place of honor among wine lovers.
In the classical version, the wine from the cherry is made by the hands of the fermentation of the juice, but in addition to this method there are many more.
Classic homemade wine from cherry
The very classic way, which takes little energy, but a lot of time.
Ingredients:
- cherry - 3 kg;
- water - 3 l;
- sugar - 3 stacks.
Preparation
Berries are not mine, so as not to get rid of the microflora necessary for fermentation. We fall asleep cherries directly in a bottle (it is possible with ossicles if you like a tart taste of a drink) and fill it with warm sugar syrup. We tie the neck of the bottle with several layers of gauze and leave to wander for 45-50 days.
Wine from the fermented cherries with this recipe is quite sweet and very strong, so those who wish to weaken the taste and strength of the drink can add half the sugar.
Wine from cherry juice
A simple wine made from cherry juice is also prepared quite quickly. The output is a strong table wine.
Ingredients:
- cherry juice - 10 liters;
- sugar - 1,5 kg;
- water - 2 l;
- citric acid - 10 g.
Preparation
Freshly squeezed cherry juice is mixed with sugar and water, add a little citric acid and leave to wander in a warm place until the gas generation ends. The fermented juice must be filtered and allowed to stand for another 2 months, after which the drink can be bottled and stored in a cool place.
Wine from cherry leaves
Few people know that a good wine is obtained not only from fruits and juice of cherries, but also from leaves.
Ingredients:
- water - 7 l;
- cherry leaves;
- raisins - 1 handful;
- sugar - 600 g;
- ammonia - 2 ml.
Preparation
In the enamel saucepan boil the water and put cherry leaves in it, we cut them with a rolling pin to the bottom. We remove the pan from the heat and put it in a warm place for 3 days.
After the time has elapsed, the wort is poured into another dish and we put sugar and a handful of raisins to it (on the surface of the berries there are microorganisms necessary for fermentation, which will replace the yeast of wine). Stimulate fermentation and adjust the strength of the drink will be ammonia, after adding it, leave the dishes for fermentation for 8-12 days.
In the process of fermentation it is necessary to taste wine - it should be rather sweet.
As soon as the cap of foam was asleep - fermentation ended, the drink can be filtered and bottled. As soon as the young wine becomes transparent, it will again need to be bottled (plastic) and monitor the level of carbon dioxide in them: once the bottle becomes dense - the gas must be released.
In the process of maturation, it is necessary to merge the formed sediment 2-3 times. Once the wine is clear, it is ready for consumption.
Preparation of house wine from cherry by this recipe takes a lot of time, but the result is worth it.
Wine from cherry on vodka
Fans of fortified wines will certainly appreciate the wine from cherries, cooked on vodka.
Ingredients:
- cherries - 3 kg;
- sugar - 1 kg;
- water 750 ml;
- vodka - 500 ml;
- raisins - 1 handful.
Preparation
From the ripe cherries squeeze out the juice and mix it with water and 2/3 sugar. Before you put the wine from the cherry to fermentation, it is necessary to introduce into it a starter, in which quality we have a handful of raisins. Fermentation of the wort takes about a week, after which it is possible to add vodka to the wine.
Spirituated wine is aged for 5 more days, filtered, add the rest of the sugar and bottled. As soon as the drink becomes transparent, the wine is ready for consumption.