How To Make Red Wine Vinegar

Making homemade Red Wine Vinegar is easy and much more flavorful than buying it at the store. Turn leftover wine into a delicious vinegar perfect for salads, side dishes, and recipes that need an extra splash of flavor!

Two glass bottles of homemade red wine vinegar on a metal tray with greenery.

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I’ve got several different kinds of vinegar in my pantry and I use most of them quite often. There’s the workhorse, Apple Cider Vinegar, and coming in a close second is Red Wine Vinegar. Both have so many uses which means I’m constantly restocking my supply.

I recently discovered I could make my own red wine vinegar at home from leftover wine. It may seem crazy to say “leftover wine” like that really happens, but it does. With some good red wine and a little patience, you can have a delicious, flavorful vinegar in about a few weeks.

Homemade Red Wine Vinegar has deep flavors that are more complex than anything you can buy at the store. You will love the beautiful extra something that it adds to your recipes.

How To Make Homemade Red Wine Vinegar

How to turn red wine into vinegar naturally:

Small Batch DIY Red Wine Vinegar

This is my favorite method for making homemade vinegar. Use a half or ¾ full bottle of red wine. Place the wine in a large mouth jar or bottle, cover the top with cheesecloth and secure it with a rubber band. Leave it in a warm place, I put it at the back of my counter for 2 weeks. That’s it. The natural oxidation process will turn the wine into vinegar for you! Taste it then store it in a cruet or jar with a lid.

Constant Supple

This method only requires one extra step. You’ll need a u0022motheru0022 supply of raw vinegar or Braggs ACV with mother, and a bottle of red wine to get things going. You don’t need expensive wine, just something that you like to drink. Add 1 cup of mother and the red wine to a large glass container. Cover and place out of direct sunlight. Over a 2 to 3 week period, you’ll see a u0022skinu0022 form over the top of the mixture. The skin will eventually sink to the bottom (about 2 weeks) and you’ll have vinegar. As you use the vinegar, you can add more wine to the supply you’ve been making.

How to make red wine vinegar showing 2 glass bottles and greenery.

How To Store Homemade Red Wine Vinegar

Choose the Right Container: I use a glass bottle with a cork or screw top. Glass is preferred as it doesn’t interact with the vinegar, preserving its taste and quality.

Keep It in a Cool, Dark Place: Store the red wine vinegar in a cool, dark cupboard away from direct sunlight and heat.

Seal It Properly: Make sure the bottle is sealed tightly to prevent air from entering, which can cause the vinegar to spoil or lose its potency.

Recipes To Make With Red Wine Vinegar

Last but not least…

If you make some Red Wine Vinegar be sure to leave a comment and a rating. I always love hearing from you! Also, if you make it, snap a pic and tag me on Instagram. I’d love to see your photo.

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