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Oak barrel 5L French oak with tap stainless steel
EAN: 2000005436505
Unit: pc
Stock qty: 1
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What toasting level should I choose?
Medium roast is the most versatile choice, providing balanced vanilla and spice notes to most red wines. Strong roast gives more intense roasted, smoky and caramel flavors — suitable for fuller wines like Syrah. Suitable for vinegar or neutral aging without roasting. Please specify your preference when ordering.
How long should I age the wine in a new 5L barrel?
Because small barrels have a high wood-to-wine ratio, new barrels release tannins quickly. For a 5L keg, start tasting after 2-4 weeks and monitor once a week. Aging time for the first filling is usually 1-6 months. After several uses, the cask becomes more neutral and a recommended aging time of 12-18 months applies.
Why is it necessary to use sulfur strips?
Burning the sulfur strip disinfects the empty keg and prevents the growth of bacteria, mold and acetic acid producers that could spoil the next batch. Use 1/4 wick per 100 liters of volume. Only a very small piece is needed for a 5L keg. Repeat every three months during empty storage.
What is a stainless faucet for?
The stainless tap allows you to easily pour wine or spirits directly from the barrel without stirring the sediment. Stainless steel is food safe, corrosion resistant and easy to clean, ensuring that the wine does not have a metallic taste. Rinse the tap with clean water after each use.
Can I use this keg for spirits or beer?
Yes. French oak barrels are perfect for aging spirits (whiskey, brandy, rum, cognac) and certain beer styles (stout, barleywine, sour beers). Be aware that spirits release oak flavors faster than wine, so taste often. One barrel should be dedicated to either wine, spirits, or beer to avoid mixing flavors.
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| lumav_meta_title_de | Eichenfass 5L französische Eiche · FERMETECH |
| lumav_meta_title_en | Oak Barrel 5L French Oak · FERMETECH |
| lumav_meta_title_et | Tammevaat 5L prantsuse tamm · FERMETECH |
| lumav_meta_title_fi | Tammitynnyri 5L ranskalainen tammi · FERMETECH |
| lumav_meta_title_lt | Ąžuolinė statinė 5L prancūziškas ąžuolas · FERMETECH |
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| lumav_meta_title_sv | Ekfat 5L fransk ek · FERMETECH |
| Weight (kg) | 0.010000 |
| High (m) | 0.15 |
| Width (m) | 0.2 |
| Length (m) | 0.3 |
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