ALDONA, March 11 -- Carlos Figueiredo, a 63-year-old resident of Santarxett in Aldona, has spent over four decades perfecting the art of homemade wines. From apples to pineapples, strawberries to jackfruits, Carlos has experimented with nearly 40 different fruits and vegetables, brewing his unique concoctions without any added alcohol or preservatives.

"I started with grapes, just using my own improvised 'formula', with no training from anyone," Carlos shares. "And it turned out to be a great success."

Carlos inherited the tradition from his father, who initially made wines from raisins and beetroot. With encouragement from friends and family, Carlos expanded his repertoire, using the same formula and procedure for various fruits. "Any ...