葡萄酒酿造科学英文资料：Lincoln Uni Oak lecture.pptVIP

Wine 202Oak Lecture5th May 2015Kirsten Creasy Barrels Barrels have been made from oak since the Roman times They are watertight, strong but flexible, add desirable flavours and provide ideal O2 conditions for wine aging. Oaks are harvested ( ↑250 yo for French; ↑150 yo for US) Quartered and made into staves Left to air dry – up to 24 / 36 months Sorted, barrel started Toasted Barrel finished; check for pressure, watertightness How a traditional wine barrel is made Barrel Parts Barrel Markings – clues to effects on wine Cooper Where the barrel was made (not common) Forest - Troncai