Description

SG Wines Country 6 Bottle Bilberry

SG Wines Country 6 Bottle Bilberry Wine Making Kit makes a sweet and fruity red wine with the rich and aromatic flavour of bilberry.

Bilberry wine, crafted from the wild-growing bilberries handpicked in Finland’s pristine forests, offers a velvety smooth taste that beckons you into the heart of nature. This full-bodied aperitif balances the essence of ripe bilberries with just a hint of sweetness. Imagine sipping this wine—a rich, dark elixir reminiscent of the Finnish landscape, where the forest whispers its secrets and the sun-kissed berries burst forth with flavour. Each sip transports you to the heart of the wilderness, where the tangy sweetness of bilberries dances on your palate, leaving a delightful trace of Nordic magic.

This Kit Includes

• Grape Juice Concentrate Blend Pouch
• Wine Yeast Sachet
• Yeast Nutrient Sachet
• Acid Regulator Sachet
• Stabiliser Sachet
• Flavouring Add-Back
• Wine Finings A
• Wine Finings B

Makes: 6 Bottles/4.5 L

Approx. ABV: 12%

In addition to the kit, you will also require:

• Fermenter (5 L)
• Airlock & Grommet
• Demijohn & Bored Bung / Secondary  Fermenter (minimum 1 gal / 4.6 L)
• Mixing Spoon
• Hydrometer
• Thermometer
• Syphon
• Cleaner & Steriliser
• *Sugar
• Wine pouch or 6 x 750 ml wine bottles with corks & corker/screw caps

Ideal Food Pairings for Bilberry Wine

• Cheeses: Soft cheeses like brie, camembert, or goat cheese; aged cheeses like gouda or cheddar also work
• Meats: Roasted or grilled game (venison, duck), pork, or poultry
• Desserts: Berry tarts, chocolate desserts, cheesecake, or fruit compotes
• Savory Dishes: Dishes with a sweet-and-sour component, like balsamic-glazed vegetables or fruit sauces
• Breakfast/Brunch: Pairs well with pancakes, waffles, or pastries topped with berries

Tips

• Serve slightly chilled if the wine is semi-sweet or sweet
• For richer, more full-bodied bilberry wines, room temperature works best
• Try using it as a sauce ingredient for meats or desserts to enhance its fruity notes