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Aging of Wine in Oak Barrels
A resting period occurring after the fermentation period of the wine making process.
It allows time for the wine to improve its qualities through and endless series of natural changes
Aging can be done in neutral containers such as stainless steel, cement lined vats, old large casks
Wines are stored in barrels to affect their taste, aroma, complexity et al
The barrels cause slow O2 diffusion and impart the characteristic flavor of wood into wine
Flavors imparted in Oak Barrel Aging Process-vanilla, butter, spice et al
Use of charred wood or wood toasted with fire
Extent of Charring depends on style & taste of wine desired
Barrels available of different size, shapes, and of variety of woods as per the flavor of wine required
New barrels impart more flavor than old barrels (one can be used for 5 yrs)
Economics of Oak Barrel Aging
Standard wine barrels come in two sizes, 200 liters (52 gals) and 225 liters (59 gals)[1 gallon=3.8L~]
Aromatic wines do not need
oak barrel aging
A resting period occurring after the fermentation period of the wine making process.
It allows time for the wine to improve its qualities through and endless series of natural changes
Aging can be done in neutral containers such as stainless steel, cement lined vats, old large casks
Wines are stored in barrels to affect their taste, aroma, complexity et al
The barrels cause slow O2 diffusion and impart the characteristic flavor of wood into wine
Flavors imparted in Oak Barrel Aging Process-vanilla, butter, spice et al
Use of charred wood or wood toasted with fire
Extent of Charring depends on style & taste of wine desired
Barrels available of different size, shapes, and of variety of woods as per the flavor of wine required
New barrels impart more flavor than old barrels (one can be used for 5 yrs)
Economics of Oak Barrel Aging
Standard wine barrels come in two sizes, 200 liters (52 gals) and 225 liters (59 gals)[1 gallon=3.8L~]
Aromatic wines do not need
oak barrel aging