WinExpert Private Reserve Italian Veneto Amarone – 30 Bottle Wine Kit

WinExpert Private Reserve 30 Bottle Italian Veneto Amarone

One of the most ambitious wine kits available for home winemakers. This Veneto Amarone-style from WinExpert Private Reserve includes grape skins for added colour, body, and tannin — producing a deep, dark, full-bodied red with dried cherry, fig, plum, vanilla, spice, and dark chocolate. Intensely complex, velvety, and built for the cellar. The kind of wine you sip slowly and savour.

Wine Characteristics

Tasting Notes

Deep, dark ruby in the glass with an intense and complex nose of dried cherry, fig, and dark plum, layered with vanilla, warm spice, and a hint of dark chocolate from the oak. On the palate it’s full-bodied and richly structured — smooth, velvety tannins and a long, warming finish. A wine that evolves beautifully in the glass and rewards patience in the bottle.

What’s in the Kit

• 14 litres of varietal grape juice concentrate (Veneto, Italy)
• Grape skins
• Dedicated wine yeast
• Stabilisers, clarifying agents & oak
• Premium bottle labels
• Full step-by-step instructions

Equipment Needed

This kit requires basic winemaking equipment (not included):

• Primary fermenter (30L+ capacity with airlock)
• Secondary fermenter / carboy (23L)
• Siphon & tubing
• Hydrometer
• Thermometer
• Cleaner & sanitiser
• 30 x 750ml wine bottles, corks & corker

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Winemaker’s Tip

During the first week of active fermentation, the grape skins will float and form a ‘cap’. Push it gently back down into the wine once or twice a day using a sanitised spoon or paddle — this is called ‘punching down’ and is essential for extracting colour, flavour, and tannin from the skins. Don’t skip it. Age this wine for at least 3–6 months after bottling — a year is even better.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this kit take?

The winemaking process takes around 6 weeks before bottling. This style genuinely benefits from ageing — aim for at least 3–6 months in the bottle, with 12 months delivering the best results.

Are the grape skins complicated to use?

Not at all. They come in a mesh bag — sanitise the outside and place it in your primary fermenter with the juice. The instructions walk you through it clearly. You will need a larger primary fermenter (30L+) to accommodate the skins.

Is this real Amarone?

It’s an Amarone-style wine kit. Authentic Amarone della Valpolicella uses partially dried grapes under DOCG rules. This kit uses high-quality concentrate and grape skins to replicate that rich, concentrated flavour profile very effectively.

Do I have to use the oak?

Yes — the oak is integral to achieving the classic Amarone structure and flavour. The kit is designed with heavy oak in mind; reducing it may leave the wine feeling unbalanced.

About WinExpert Private Reserve

WinExpert Private Reserve is the pinnacle of the WinExpert range — using 14 litres of premium grape juice concentrate plus grape skins, sourced from the world’s most prestigious growing regions. No additional sugar required. Producing exceptional, cellar-worthy wines with remarkable complexity, body, and aroma, ready in just 6–8 weeks.

Note: This kit contains ingredients only. Winemaking equipment is required separately.