Fermentation and aging
20 or 40 sq. ft. Stave Units
XtraChêne’s Stave Fan Assembly creates a “barrel like” oak profile in tanks.
We can advise winemakers how best to select the wood origin, dosage (new oak percentage), and toast level for their wine. Designed on a stainless steel cord, with a stainless steel spring clip, these 20 or 40 sq. ft. (1.85 m² or 3.71 m²) units are easy to install and remove.
Origins French oak: Sessile oak (Quercus petraea), and Pedunculate oak (Quercus robur). American oak: White oak (Quercus alba).
Seasoning French oak is naturally open air-seasoned for a minimum of two years. American oak is naturally open air-seasoned for a minimum of three years.
Toast levels The following convection toast levels are available: American oak: - Light, Medium or Medium plus
Packaging Food-grade polyethylene bag. |