I think I've mentioned this before but I can't seem to find it. There is a winery close to where I live that does this.
http://premiumwinegroup.com/
http://www.winemag.com/Web-2012/Its-Your-Barrel/
I also found another in Virginia that does the same. The one in Va states that it charges...
Anyone make their own vinegar? Or have any resources or recipes to share on the subject? I have a batch of apple wine that just didn't come out quite right. No sense letting it go to waste. I wouldn't mind making it a vinegar.
My kit is bulk aging going on 3 months. Last month I tasted it and wasn't too optimistic. Tasted it last night and it has dramatically improved. Wow! At this point should I be adding anything or just leave it be and bottle when ready?
I do get your point. I should have been clearer. I do not, unfortunately, live in Italy. I guess this is the best I can do under the circumstances. :)
Although, my friends mom who is from Italy makes these UNBELIEVABLE sun dried tomatoes. Just by laying them on pieces of wood out in the sun...
I just thought of another question. Would the kit be considered a "true" amarone? It did come with skins. But is there any way of knowing if the grapes were really aged in this way prior to packaging them into a wine kit? This particular kit is from Cellar Craft.
Also, I checked out Trader...
I recently acquired an Amarone kit. I have never had the pleasure of drinking this type of wine so I really didn't know too much about it.
Usually if I find a kit or hear about a certain type of wine I will give it a try and compare it to what I have or will make. For example, I never heard...