Barrel

Barrel = Barique = Baric

• Sambata, 30.10.2021

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Wine barrel: it is a barrel made of oak wood, which has a capacity of 225 l and is used for aging and maturing wine.

The wine is placed in barrels after going through the fermentation and partial or total clarification processes, and has an impact on the aromas, body and expression of the varieties.

The 225 l size originates in Bordeaux, France. It can be made of French, American, Canadian, Romanian oak, etc., each type and each type of burning leaves a specific aromatic imprint.

The barrel plays an essential role in winemaking because it enriches the wine with different textures and flavors.

It has a limited lifespan of 3-4 uses (production cycles).