Rustic Red Tomato Wine
Elevate your palate with this unique rustic tomato apple wine, featuring juicy red tomatoes and a tangy apple-orange twist. Perfect for warm gatherings or cozy evenings, this refreshing beverage bursts with flavor and complexity, highlighting the beauty of simple, ripe ingredients. Let the fermentation magic create something truly special in your home.
ingredients
- 3 lbs ripe red tomatoes
- 12 oz apple juice concentrate (approx. 360 ml)
- 1/2 cup orange juice (approx. 360 ml, at room temperature)
- 2 lbs white sugar (approx. 900 g)
- 1 tsp pectic enzyme (approx. 5 g)
- 1 tsp yeast nutrient (approx. 5 g)
- 1 package Montrachet yeast (approx. 5-7 g)
- 1.25 oz tannin
steps
- 1.
Begin by washing the tomatoes thoroughly, removing any stems or blemishes.
- 2.
Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a fermenting vessel.
- 3.
Using a potato masher or similar tool, crush the tomatoes to release their juices.
- 4.
Add the apple juice concentrate and orange juice to the tomato mixture, stirring to combine.
- 5.
Dissolve the white sugar into the mixture, ensuring it's fully integrated.
- 6.
Measure and add the pectic enzyme and yeast nutrient, stirring gently.
- 7.
Sprinkle the Montrachet yeast over the mixture, allowing it to hydrate for about 15 minutes before stirring it in.
- 8.
Add the tannin to balance the flavors and help with the wine’s structure.
- 9.
Cover the fermenting vessel with a cloth and secure it, allowing the mixture to ferment at room temperature for about 7-10 days.
- 10.
After primary fermentation, strain the liquid into a cleaned and sanitized carboy, discarding the tomato solids.
- 11.
Attach an airlock and allow the wine to ferment for an additional 4-6 weeks until stable.
- 12.
Bottle your rustic tomato apple wine, seal it, and let it age for at least a month before enjoying.
