Aging in Oak Barrels

[abhishreshthaa]

Aging in Oak Barrels


Results in decreased astringency and increased color and stability
Provides oxygen,fruity aromas,improved texture, taste
The barrels need to be changed after one batch of aging
The selection of wood is crucial as it results in flavor of the resultant aged wine
The wood barrels (Oak, Redwood) are expensive
Difficult to handle and hard to clean
Prone to wood Borers unless coated with preservative


A short list of wines that typically benefit from prolonged aging (five years or more)
Barolo
Barbaresco
Bordeaux
Brunello di Montalcino
Burgundy (Red and White)
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
Hermitage (Rhone Valley, France)
Meritage from California
Shiraz from Australia
Spatlese from Germany Tokay Pinot Gris from Alsace, France

 

[jitendra05]

Aging in Oak Barrels


Results in decreased astringency and increased color and stability
Provides oxygen,fruity aromas,improved texture, taste
The barrels need to be changed after one batch of aging
The selection of wood is crucial as it results in flavor of the resultant aged wine
The wood barrels (Oak, Redwood) are expensive
Difficult to handle and hard to clean
Prone to wood Borers unless coated with preservative


A short list of wines that typically benefit from prolonged aging (five years or more)
Barolo
Barbaresco
Bordeaux
Brunello di Montalcino
Burgundy (Red and White)
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
Hermitage (Rhone Valley, France)
Meritage from California
Shiraz from Australia
Spatlese from Germany Tokay Pinot Gris from Alsace, France

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