Experiences with Aronia

These plants need little water, are relatively hearty and disease free, which makes them more sustainable and easy to grow.

Aronia also have a much wider and native growing range. These fruits, on average have about 3 times the amount of antioxidants as blueberries. Unfortunately, producers of fruits like pomegranates, acai, plums and blueberries don't always follow organic or sustainable practice, so where should the people of North America be looking for antioxidants?

According to a vitamin and mineral supplement distributor: These powerful substances, which mostly come from the fresh fruits and vegetables we eat, prohibit (and in some cases even prevent), the oxidation of other molecules in the body. I'm sure you've heard the term Antioxidants as a buzzword flying around health food stores and smoothie shops, but what are they and how do they keep us healthy? The berries of the Aronia melanocarpa plant are packed full with nutrients and antioxidants, such as vitamin C.

One batch I made with above recipe, the other I used 15lbs of berries and Red Star Montrachet yeast. Upon one of the early rackings, I topped it with a quart of Tart Cherry juice and that is the dominant flavor.

That settles it. What she has is chokeberries, which is good. This year's wine is much better with much riper fruit and a darker color. Have you ever tried Aronia berries?