Instructional Videos

Introduction to Winemaking - (2 Minute Video)

Welcome to Musto Wine Grape's Winemaking Instructions Course taught by Winemaker Frank Renaldi. We are excited to bring you in depth how to winemaking videos to help you grow as a winemaker. Whether you are a beginner just starting out, or someone looking to hone their skills, we have something for you!

Free

Great Blending Wines - (15 Minute Video)

We love to blend wines! In this session, Winemaking Professor Frank Renaldi discusses the pros and cons of blending, along with the steps to blend your wines to make that perfect wine. You will also learn which grapes blend well together to create those famous commercial blends. It is fun, challenging and rewarding!

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Fermentation Product Uses and Descriptions - (16 Minute Video)

To take your wine up a level, you need to add certain products to your grapes/juice. This session discusses different products we use at different times during the wine making process. These are all-natural products that improve your wine and creates far better results. Using these “Tools” will take you up a level. You will see it after your first application.

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Storage Vessels - (16 Minute Video)

In this session Winemaking Professor Frank Renaldi discusses all the storage vessels available to you. It can be confusing to a new winemaker, but Frank will walk you through each choice along with their pros and cons. You will see the actual vessels during the session to help you fully understand each option and where they fit your needs. Let us help you choose the right storage vessels for you.

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Washing Used Bottles - (12 Minute Video)

There are a lot of ways to wash your bottles. Winemaking Professor Frank Renaldi shows you a great way to clean and sanitize your used bottles. Washing bottles can be painful and time consuming. Watch this video to make this a simple chore! The hands-on demo will convince you – give it a try and we think you will agree.

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Corking Wine - (8 Minute Video)

This session discusses the different corkers available to you and the pros and cons of each. We discuss the fill level and storage of the bottled wines. We also show you a handy way to store your corks so they are healthy and ready for bottling. We will help you make the right decision when you go to buy your corker.

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Cleaning and Sanitizing - (25 Minute Video)

This is the #1 issue for faulted wines caused by the home winemaker. It is so easy to avoid if you are taught properly. Winemaking Professor Frank Renaldi discusses how to clean and sanitize all types of equipment with a bunch of tips and tricks. If you follow these guidelines, you are on the right track to making better wine.

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Degassing Your Wine - (10 Minute Video)

Most winemaking kits and juices retain a significant amount of CO2. This CO2 creates an effervescence in your wine - a flaw in your wine that makes it unenjoyable to drink. Winemaking Professor Frank Renaldi shows you some tips to get that gas out of your wine gently and successfully to present a better wine. The demo in this video will make a believer out of you.

$4.99 USD

Electrodes - (28 Minute Video)

To test our wines properly, we will be using equipment which uses electrodes. Whether it is a pH meter or an SO2 meter. Winemaking Professor Frank Renaldi discusses electrodes in detail including preparation, use, cleaning, storage and testing. A bad electrode can throw all your number off which results in an unpredictable wine. Everything is explained in simple terms. You will walk away with a good understanding of Electrodes.

$4.99 USD

Checking Your Sodium Hydroxide - (14 Minute Video)

We use sodium hydroxide NaOh when we test for TA (acid levels). These are critical tests which affect critical decisions when adjusting your wine. You better make sure your NaOh is valid. Winemaking Professor Frank Renaldi shows you how to test your NaOh to be sure it still holds its normality. An old or reduced NaOh, can throw off all your reading and calculations – which results in poor wine.

$4.99 USD

Testing for Pectins - (20 Minute Video)

In this session you will learn what pectins are and how they can affect your wine. Winemaking Professor Frank Renaldi will show you how to test for pectins and the options to resolve this issue. This is a great topic for your white wines and fruit wines to assure they are pectin safe. After this session, you will know about Pectins.

$4.99 USD

Handling High Brix Wines - (8 Minute Video)

A high brix wine means high alcohol wine and a possible stuck fermentation - a winemaker’s nightmare. Winemaking Professor Frank Renaldi has a simple method to handle those high brix grapes and juice; just adding water is not the solution. This video will explain the proper way to address high brix on your grapes or juice. High Brix can be a disaster if you do not address the issue.

$4.99 USD

Racking Your Wine - (30 Minute Video)

Most winemakers know what racking is; but there is much more to learn. Winemaking Professor Frank Renaldi will discuss different options to rack your wine. There is also a great demo on using a transfer pump to rack your wine - so easy. Your racking will be better and easier after this session.