Fortified Wine Recipe
Muscat de Beaumes de Venise. Domaine de Durban 2012
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Ingredients
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Wine Ingredients
Method
Wine Preparation
Prepare the Grapes
Wash the Muscat grapes thoroughly and remove the stems.
Crush the Grapes
In a fermentation container, crush the grapes to release the juice.
Add Yeast
Sprinkle 5 grams of yeast over the mixture and stir gently.
Fermentation Process
Cover the fermentation container with a cloth and let it sit at room temperature for about 5-7 days, stirring daily.
Add Brandy
After fermentation, strain the liquid into a clean container and add 200 ml of brandy to fortify the wine.
Bottle the Wine
Transfer the fortified wine into bottles and seal them. Let them age for at least 6 months for improved flavor.
