Marchisio #25 Ratcheting Fruit & Wine Press – 5 Gallon Wood Basket Press Made in Italy
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Marchisio #25 Ratcheting Fruit & Wine Press – 5 Gallon Wood Basket Press Made in Italy
Traditional Ratchet Basket Press for Home and Craft Winemakers
The Marchisio #25 Ratcheting Basket Press is a time-tested winemaking tool, designed for home and small-scale commercial use. With its sturdy hardwood basket and ratcheting steel press mechanism, this 5-gallon-capacity press is ideal for pressing grapes, apples, and other fruits to produce wine, cider, and more. Crafted in Italy by Fratelli Marchisio, this press combines old-world craftsmanship with modern practicality. The removable two-piece wooden basket ensures easy cleanup and pomace removal, while the ratchet-driven plate offers superior pressing force with minimal effort.
Durable, reliable, and easy to operate, this fruit press is an essential addition for anyone producing small batches of wine or cider at home. Whether you're a hobbyist winemaker or a passionate cidermaker, the Marchisio #25 delivers consistent, repeatable performance at an accessible price.
Key Features:
- Made in Italy: Crafted by Fratelli Marchisio, a trusted name in winemaking equipment.
- 5-Gallon Capacity: Holds approximately 5 gallons of crushed grapes or fruit must per pressing.
- Durable Materials: Steel press basin with enamel coating resists corrosion; basket is made from hardwood staves held by chrome-plated bolts.
- Ratcheting Mechanism: Traditional ratchet-style press delivers greater pressure than standard screw presses.
- Easy Cleanup: Two-piece wooden basket disassembles for simple removal of pomace and thorough cleaning.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for grapes, apples, pears, and other fruit used in winemaking and cider making.
Technical Specifications:
- Basket Diameter: 10 inches (25 cm)
- Basket Height: 14 inches
- Basket Capacity: 5 gallons
- Ship Weight: 51 lbs
- Assembly Includes: Press frame, ratchet plate, shaft with large basin nut, 6 hardwood pressing blocks, 2 half-round pressing inserts
Why Choose the Marchisio #25 Press?
- Compact but Capable: Perfect size for home winemakers or those making small-batch craft cider.
- Efficient and Powerful: Ratchet system enables strong pressure with minimal effort.
- Built to Last: Time-proven design using quality materials ensures longevity and value.