Mosti Mondiale La bodega port

[Vlabruz]

Hi all,
My friend Gave me a kit. The directions say to add the juice and raisens or the all grape pack.
I have a bag labeled port style. What is that? Is that the all grape pack?
I was going to mix it all up tonight but I'm not sure about this bag.
Thanks!

 

[Ohio Bob]

That looks like the juice concentrate. To make it into a port, ferment the wine per the instructions, then fortify the wine up to 20% ABV.

 

[Vlabruz]

That looks like the juice concentrate. To make it into a port, ferment the wine per the instructions, then fortify the wine up to 20% ABV.

The silver bag is my concern. I'm not sure when that is added. The bag in the box is the bulk of it. The silver bag is maybe a half gallon.

 

[Ohio Bob]

You didn’t mention that. That port bag is probably a flavoring bag. Add it after the wine is mostly or completely fermented. I’m surprised the instructions don’t mention that.

 

[Brian55]

The silver bag is my concern. I'm not sure when that is added. The bag in the box is the bulk of it. The silver bag is maybe a half gallon.

If you want a sweet dessert wine, as this kit is intended to produce, add it after fermentation is complete and sorbate has been added. If you want a big dry red, add it at the start. I would recommend adding a bit at a time post fermentation and sorbate, until you reach a sweetness level that you prefer.

 

[Vlabruz]

If you want a sweet dessert wine, as this kit is intended to produce, add it after fermentation is complete and sorbate has been added. If you want a big dry red, add it at the start. I would recommend adding a bit at a time post fermentation and sorbate, until you reach a sweetness level that you prefer.

Turns out the entire thing may be a flop. My buddy had the kit in his basement for several years. The juice appears oxidized. I'm going to run it through and see what it tastes like