This amazing Italian made, manual grape crusher is perfect for the home winemaker! Just crank the wheel and see the grapes pulled into the rollers where they are crushed. afterward, they are collected into the stainless basket with a rotating shaft where the stems are separated from the grapes by special paddles. The crushed grapes are collected into your vessel, and the stems are pushed out into a refuse can. A very effortless yet VERY effective piece of equipment for the home winemaker. save money, time, and avoid purple fingers!