Oak barrel 5L French oak, with tap stainless steel

Oak Barrel 5L French Oak with Stainless Steel Tap

Barrel made of high-quality French oak. These wines matured in wooden barrels have an incomparable aroma character of vanilla, spices, brown sugar. Palate: A balance between fruit and roasted aromas, with a rich structure and a fine finish. Ideal for: moderately matured, balanced wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah. We recommend aging time: 12-18 months. Roasting level - strong, medium or no roast, e.g. vinegar - let us know when ordering the product.

How to Use and Maintain a Wooden Barrel

Using wooden barrels gives your wine/beer an incomparable aroma. However, a badly maintained barrel leads to problems and infections. Therefore, proper maintenance is of utmost importance.

Preparation / Disinfection of a New Barrel

• Fill the barrel with a solution of 10 g of tartaric acid per liter of water and let it soak for 4-5 days
• Let it drain thoroughly and disinfect with a sulfur strip
• Fill immediately with wine (fill carefully)
• New barrels release a lot of tannins - do not let the wine mature in the barrel for a long time
• Regularly check the development of the taste

Preparation of the Used Barrel

• Clean the barrel thoroughly with anhydrous soda (1 kg of soda to 10 liters of hot water)
• Use a brush or tool to scrub the interior wall if possible
• Rinse thoroughly with clean water
• Fill the barrel with a solution of 10g of tartaric acid per liter of water and leave to soak for 2-3 days
• Empty the barrel, let it drain thoroughly and disinfect by burning a strip of sulfur (1/4 wick / 100 liters)

Empty Barrel Storage

• Wooden barrels are not intended for empty storage
• Never leave wine residues or a black barrel waiting
• Always rinse immediately with clean water
• Let the cask drain for a day and burn a strip of sulfur (1/4 wick / 100 liters of content)
• Close the barrel well with a wooden or silicone cap
• Store in a moist and cool place (humidity 70%, 12-17°C)
• Burn the sulfur strip once more every three months

Technical Specifications

• Material: French oak
• Volume: 5 liters
• Tap: Stainless steel
• Roasting options: Strong, medium, or no roast
• Recommended aging: 12-18 months

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