Winexpert Reserve - Amarone, Italy

Winexpert Reserve 30 Bottle Wine Kit - Italian Amarone

If you're looking to make a genuinely impressive, complex red wine at home, this Winexpert Reserve Amarone kit is a serious contender.

It uses high-quality juice concentrate to help you produce a batch of rich, full-bodied wine reminiscent of the famous Italian style.

It's a step up from entry-level kits, aimed at brewers who appreciate depth and character in their reds.

What This Kit Makes & How to Use It

This kit is designed to produce a dry, full-bodied red wine with the characteristic intensity of Amarone.

Expect complex flavours – think dark cherry, plum, maybe some raisin and chocolate notes, backed by noticeable tannins and oak.

It's not a light quaffer; it's a big wine best suited for hearty meals or enjoying slowly.

You follow the included instructions, which guide you through fermentation, stabilising, and clearing.

While it's technically "ready" in 4-6 weeks, Amarone really benefits from aging, so patience pays off.

What You'll Need To Make It

This kit includes the core ingredients (juice, yeast, stabilisers, clarifiers). You'll need your own basic winemaking gear:

• Primary Fermenter (25L+)
• Carboy or Secondary Fermenter (23L)
• Airlock and Bung
• Hydrometer and Trial Jar
• Long Spoon or Paddle
• Siphon and Bottle Filler
• Cleaner and Sanitiser
• Wine Bottles (30 x 750ml)
• Corks and a Corker

Winexpert Reserve Amarone Specs

A Brewer's Tip

Don't rush the aging on this one. The box says 4-6 weeks, and sure, it's wine then, but it won't taste like proper Amarone. Give it a minimum of 6 months in the bottle, ideally 12 months or even longer if you can wait. Those complex flavours and tannins need time to mellow and integrate. Keep it somewhere cool and dark with a stable temperature while it ages. You'll be rewarded for your patience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this kit difficult to make?

A: Not really, if you've made a kit wine before. The instructions are straightforward. Just be clean and follow the steps. The main "difficulty" is having the patience to age it properly.

Q: Does this kit include grape skins?

A: Based on the included contents list (10L concentrate, yeast, additives), this specific version doesn't list grape skins. Some premium kits do, but this one relies on the high-quality concentrate and oak for its complexity.

Q: How long should I age it?

A: Minimum 6 months after bottling, but 12-18 months is much better for Amarone style. It smooths out the tannins and develops richer flavours.

Q: What food pairs well with this Amarone?

A: Think rich, savoury dishes. Braised meats, stews, strong cheeses (like Parmesan), game, or even a good steak work well.

Q: Do I really need all that equipment?

A: Pretty much, yes. Fermenters, airlock, hydrometer, syphon, sanitiser, and bottling gear are essential for any kit wine. You can often get these in a Starter Equipment Kit.