Traditional Basket Presses work by pressing the pomace from the top of the holding basket down by using a heavy, cast iron, ratcheting mechanism. Basket presses are affordable and time-tested, but there are a few drawbacks. During pressing they develop a pocket of juice in the center of the basket which needs to be broken up and repressed to get all of the wine out. In addition, the pressing forces required by basket presses are usually much higher than for bladder presses. As a result, it is very easy to get harsh and aggressive characteristics from over pressing the seeds and skins. Finally, basket presses are difficult to sanitize and heavy to move around. In our own winery, Olin Wines, we stopped using a basket press the first time we used a bladder press. The ease of use, quality of the pressed wine (we no longer need to separate the free-run from the pressed wine), and no longer needing to re-pack the press to get all of the wine out made the decision to stop using the basket press very easy!
Basket presses are available as a special order and are ordered during our Annual PreSeason Sale.
Wine Basket Press
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Marchisio Fruit Press | Wine Press | Ratcheting Basket Press | #35
Ratcheting basket press with wood basket Classic design offered at an affordable price for home & professional winemakers alike Made with pressed steel basin with an enamel coating Wooden basket disassembles into 2 pieces for easy removal of the pressed grapes and cleaning 13-gallon capacity Made in Italy by Marchisio MoreWine! presents the classic, affordable wine press for the home user. Wood slats on the side with a painted base and stand. Wood basket presses offer time proven performance at affordable pricing. Traditional ratchet style presses are made with a pressed steel basin with an enamel coating. The basket staves are made of a hardwood and fastened with chrome plated bolts. Baskets are in 2 pieces for easy disassembly and removal of pomace. Also included are 6 hardwood blocks and two hardwood half-rounds to more efficiently and effectively press grapes and extend the reach of the ratchet. These presses come with a removable shaft which has a large nut on the bottom of the basin. The ratchet mechanism allows you to exert more pressure on the grapes than would be possible with a simple screw mechanism. The "number" (#) of the press refers to the diameter of the basket in centimeters. There is no direct relationship between the diameter of the basket and the capacity in gallons or the number of pounds of grapes it can hold. #35 specifications: Basket diameter: 14 inches Basket height: 19 inches Basket capacity: 13 gallons Ship weight: 101 pounds Manufacturer: Fratelli Marchisio (Italy) Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Manual on proper use of a Ratchet Press.
$909.99
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Set of Wooden Half-Moons for #35 Basket Press
Replacement pair of half-moon shaped blocks for the top of the press-load in a #35 wooden basket press.
$76.99
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Marchisio Fruit Press | Wine Press | Ratcheting Basket Press | #25
Ratcheting basket press with wood basket Classic design offered at an affordable price for home & professional winemakers alike Made with pressed steel basin with an enamel coating Wooden basket disassembles into 2 pieces for easy removal of the pressed grapes and cleaning 5-gallon capacity Made in Italy by Marchisio MoreWine! presents the classic, affordable wine press for the home user. Wood slats on the side with a painted base and stand. Wood basket presses offer time proven performance at affordable pricing. Traditional ratchet style presses are made with a pressed steel basin with an enamel coating. The basket staves are made of a hardwood and fastened with chrome plated bolts. Baskets are in 2 pieces for easy disassembly and removal of pomace. Also included are 6 hardwood blocks and two hardwood half-rounds to more efficiently and effectively press grapes and extend the reach of the ratchet. These presses come with a removable shaft which has a large nut on the bottom of the basin. The ratchet mechanism allows you to exert more pressure on the grapes than would be possible with a simple screw mechanism. The "number" (#) of the press refers to the diameter of the basket in centimeters. There is no direct relationship between the diameter of the basket and the capacity in gallons or the number of pounds of grapes it can hold. #25 specifications: Basket diameter: 10 inches Basket height: 14 inches Basket capacity: 5 gallons Ship weight: 51 pounds Manufacturer: Fratelli Marchisio (Italy) Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Manual on proper use of a Ratchet Press.
$529.99
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Replacement Stainless Basket for GER102
A replacement stainless steel basket / cage for the 40L Speidel Bladder Press. Inside Diameter - 13.75" Outside Diameter - 14.35"
$208.99
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Ratcheting Assembly for #30 & #35 Basket Press
Both halves of the ratcheting assembly for a #30 & #35 Wooden Basket Press. Includes the "keys" (trapezoidal metal pieces that determine if ratcheting tightens or loosens the press) and the painted handle.
$247.99
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Marchisio Fruit Press | Wine Press | Ratcheting Basket Press | #30
Ratcheting basket press with wood basket Classic design offered at an affordable price for home & professional winemakers alike Made with pressed steel basin with an enamel coating Wooden basket disassembles into 2 pieces for easy removal of the pressed grapes and cleaning 8-gallon capacity Made in Italy by Marchisio MoreWine! presents the classic, affordable wine press for the home user. Wood slats on the side with a painted base and stand. Wood basket presses offer time proven performance at affordable pricing. Traditional ratchet style presses are made with a pressed steel basin with an enamel coating. The basket staves are made of a hardwood and fastened with chrome plated bolts. Baskets are in 2 pieces for easy disassembly and removal of pomace. Also included are 6 hardwood blocks and two hardwood half-rounds to more efficiently and effectively press grapes and extend the reach of the ratchet. These presses come with a removable shaft which has a large nut on the bottom of the basin. The ratchet mechanism allows you to exert more pressure on the grapes than would be possible with a simple screw mechanism. The "number" (#) of the press refers to the diameter of the basket in centimeters. There is no direct relationship between the diameter of the basket and the capacity in gallons or the number of pounds of grapes it can hold. #30 specifications: Basket diameter: 12 inches Basket height: 17 inches Basket capacity: 8 gallons Ship weight: 78 pounds Manufacturer: Fratelli Marchisio (Italy) Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Manual on proper use of a Ratchet Press.
$844.99
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Marchisio Fruit Press | Wine Press | Ratcheting Basket Press | #45
Ratcheting basket press with wood basket Classic design offered at an affordable price for home & professional winemakers alike Made with pressed steel basin with an enamel coating Wooden basket disassembles into 2 pieces for easy removal of the pressed grapes and cleaning 22-gallon capacity Made in Italy by Marchisio MoreWine! presents the classic, affordable wine press for the home user. Wood slats on the side with a painted base and stand. Traditional ratchet style presses are made with a pressed steel basin with an enamel coating. The basket staves are made of a hardwood and fastened with chrome plated bolts. Baskets are in 2 pieces for easy disassembly and removal of pomace. Also included are 6 hardwood blocks and two hardwood half-rounds to more efficiently and effectively press grapes and extend the reach of the ratchet. These presses come with a removable shaft which has a large nut on the bottom of the basin. The ratchet mechanism allows you to exert more pressure on the grapes than would be possible with a simple screw mechanism. The "number" (#) of the press refers to the diameter of the basket in centimeters. There is no direct relationship between the diameter of the basket and the capacity in gallons or the number of pounds of grapes it can hold. #45 specifications: Basket diameter: 18 inches Basket height: 24 inches Basket capacity: 22 gallons Ship weight: 189 pounds Manufacturer: Fratelli Marchisio (Italy) Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Manual on proper use of a Ratchet Press.
$1,429.99
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Marchisio Fruit Press | Wine Press | Ratcheting Basket Press | #40
Ratcheting basket press with wood basket Classic design offered at an affordable price for home & professional winemakers alike Made with pressed steel basin with an enamel coating Wooden basket disassembles into 2 pieces for easy removal of the pressed grapes and cleaning 18-gallon capacity Made in Italy by Marchisio MoreWine! presents the classic, affordable wine press for the home user. Wood slats on the side with a painted base and stand. Traditional ratchet style presses are made with a pressed steel basin with an enamel coating. The basket staves are made of a hardwood and fastened with chrome plated bolts. Baskets are in 2 pieces for easy disassembly and removal of pomace. Also included are 6 hardwood blocks and two hardwood half-rounds to more efficiently and effectively press grapes and extend the reach of the ratchet. These presses come with a removable shaft which has a large nut on the bottom of the basin. The ratchet mechanism allows you to exert more pressure on the grapes than would be possible with a simple screw mechanism. The "number" (#) of the press refers to the diameter of the basket in centimeters. There is no direct relationship between the diameter of the basket and the capacity in gallons or the number of pounds of grapes it can hold. #40 specifications: Basket diameter: 16 inches Basket height: 20-1/2 inches Basket capacity: 18 gallons Ship weight: 145 pounds Manufacturer: Fratelli Marchisio (Italy) Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Manual on proper use of a Ratchet Press.
$1,059.99
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Marchisio Fruit Press | Wine Press | Ratcheting Basket Press | #50
Ratcheting basket press with wood basket Classic design offered at an affordable price for home & professional winemakers alike Made with pressed steel basin with an enamel coating Wooden basket disassembles into 2 pieces for easy removal of the pressed grapes and cleaning 34-gallon capacity Made in Italy by Marchisio MoreWine! presents the classic, affordable wine press for the home user. Wood slats on the side with a painted base and stand. Traditional ratchet style presses are made with a pressed steel basin with an enamel coating. The basket staves are made of a hardwood and fastened with chrome plated bolts. Baskets are in 2 pieces for easy disassembly and removal of pomace. Also included are 6 hardwood blocks and two hardwood half-rounds to more efficiently and effectively press grapes and extend the reach of the ratchet. These presses come with a removable shaft which has a large nut on the bottom of the basin. The ratchet mechanism allows you to exert more pressure on the grapes than would be possible with a simple screw mechanism. The "number" (#) of the press refers to the diameter of the basket in centimeters. There is no direct relationship between the diameter of the basket and the capacity in gallons or the number of pounds of grapes it can hold. #50 specifications: Basket diameter: 20 inches Basket height: 61 inches Basket capacity: 34 gallons Ship weight: 297 pounds Manufacturer: Fratelli Marchisio (Italy) Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Manual on proper use of a Ratchet Press.
$1,499.99 - $1,689.99
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Blow-Off Valve (Bottom) for Marchisio Bladder Presses
Blow-Off Valve (Bottom) for Italian Bladder Presses
$54.99
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Marchisio Fruit Press | Wine Press | Ratcheting Basket Press | #55
Ratcheting basket press with wood basket Classic design offered at an affordable price for home & professional winemakers alike Made with pressed steel basin with an enamel coating Wooden basket disassembles into 2 pieces for easy removal of the pressed grapes and cleaning 45-gallon capacity Made in Italy by Marchisio MoreWine! presents the classic, affordable wine press for the home user. Wood slats on the side with a painted base and stand. Traditional ratchet style presses are made with a pressed steel basin with an enamel coating. The basket staves are made of a hardwood and fastened with chrome plated bolts. Baskets are in 2 pieces for easy disassembly and removal of pomace. Also included are 6 hardwood blocks and two hardwood half-rounds to more efficiently and effectively press grapes and extend the reach of the ratchet. These presses come with a removable shaft which has a large nut on the bottom of the basin. The ratchet mechanism allows you to exert more pressure on the grapes than would be possible with a simple screw mechanism. The "number" (#) of the press refers to the diameter of the basket in centimeters. There is no direct relationship between the diameter of the basket and the capacity in gallons or the number of pounds of grapes it can hold. #55 specifications: Basket diameter: 22 inches Basket height: 65 inches Basket capacity: 45 gallons Ship weight: 375 pounds Manufacturer: Fratelli Marchisio (Italy) Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Manual on proper use of a Ratchet Press.
$1,869.99 - $1,999.99
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Threaded Aluminum Manifold for Italian Bladder Presses
This is the threaded manifold which is used on the bottom of the press to join the water inlet, pressure relief and pressure gauge assemblies to one another and to the main center shaft of the press. DOES NOT WORK on Speidel presses, which have a different bottom assembly.
$18.99
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Marchisio Fruit Press | Wine Press | Ratcheting Basket Press | #20
Ratcheting basket press with wood basket Classic design offered at an affordable price for home & professional winemakers alike Made with pressed steel basin with an enamel coating Wooden basket disassembles into 2 pieces for easy removal of the pressed grapes and cleaning 2.5-gallon capacity Made in Italy by Marchisio MoreWine! presents the classic, affordable wine press for the home user. Wood slats on the side with a painted base and stand. Wood basket presses offer time proven performance at affordable pricing. Traditional ratchet style presses are made with a pressed steel basin with an enamel coating. The basket staves are made of a hardwood and fastened with chrome plated bolts. Baskets are in 2 pieces for easy disassembly and removal of pomace. Also included are 6 hardwood blocks and two hardwood half-rounds to more efficiently and effectively press grapes and extend the reach of the ratchet. These presses come with a removable shaft which has a large nut on the bottom of the basin. The ratchet mechanism allows you to exert more pressure on the grapes than would be possible with a simple screw mechanism. The "number" (#) of the press refers to the diameter of the basket in centimeters. There is no direct relationship between the diameter of the basket and the capacity in gallons or the number of pounds of grapes it can hold. #20 specifications: Basket diameter: 8 inches Basket height: 12-1/2 inches Basket capacity: 2-1/2 gallons Ship weight: 40 pounds Manufacturer: Fratelli Marchisio (Italy) Click here for a PDF of the MoreWine Manual on proper use of a Ratchet Press.
$494.99
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KegLand Fruit Press | Wine Press | Wood Basket Press | 18L
Efficient juice extraction with higher yield Large capacity, presses up to 15 lbs of fruit at once Versatile for various fruits, including apples, grapes, and honeycomb Retains natural flavors with minimal fruit core damage The KegLand basket press features a simple screw mechanism design with an extended hand shank, making it easy to operate with minimal effort. The thickened press plate and large surface area allow for a more thorough press, resulting in a higher juice yield. The press can handle up to 15 lbs of fruit at once, making it an efficient choice for home enthusiasts. Designed for versatility, the press can handle a wide range of fruits such as apples, grapes, and even honeycomb, ensuring natural, pure juice extraction. For optimal results, fruits must be crushed or mashed before pressing. Apples should be crushed into a fine pulp and grapes or other soft fruit must be gently crushed to break the skins before they are further processed with the basket press. See instructions below for assembly step-by-step guide. Basket Volume: 4.75 Gal (18 L) Dimensions: 14.5" x 14.5" x 21" Empty Weight: 23 lbs Filter bag included KegLand Part Number: KL38119
$164.99
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Filter Bag for KegLand Wood Basket Press
Mesh bag liner for the KegLand wood basket press. KegLand Part Number: KL39826
$16.49
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Marchisio Fruit Press | Stainless Steel Basket | #20
Compact fruit press perfect for the hobbyist wine or cider maker Stainless steel perforated basket offers reliable performance and long lifespan Hinged design allows for quick removal of spent grapes and easy storage 2.5-gallon capacity Made in Italy by Marchisio Great for pressing the juice from soft fruits (pitted peaches, apricots, etc.) or when used in conjunction with our manual apple crusher to make cider. The basket is made from perforated stainless steel. The press mechanism is a single plate that pushes down via a threaded shaft that is connected to a t-handle. The entire pressing mechanism is hinged and folds out of the way when done, allowing for easy removal of spent fruit solids. Much faster than a typical wine press. 20 cm Diameter basket holds 9.5L (2.5 Gallons) at a time. Does not include any straining bag, though one can be added to reduce product bypass. See our BAG26.
$419.99