Making a barrel by hand is a precise science. And one family business in southern Spain has been perfecting the process since 1975. Tonelería Herfe makes thousands of artisanal wooden barrels for ...

But not just any barrel — a foudre. A foudre is a massive wooden vat that impacts and preserves the overall taste of the wine. Making a foudre starts with French oak, a tightly grained wood that ...

10 Best Plants for Wine Barrels Agave A wooden wine barrel is an ideal container for agave, as the wood helps this sun-loving succulent retain warmth and moisture better than a plastic container ...

Ruppert’s largest barrels hold 500 litres. They are home to his noble Pinot Noir Ma Tâche: “The large format allows for 18 ...

In the 19th and 20th centuries, wine was almost exclusively fermented and aged in wood vessels made from oak, acacia, and other woods, which imparts tannin for structure, flavors of cinnamon and ...

A Chardonnay aged in oak barrels or casks can be a real delight. The grape variety, which tends towards apple notes and is ...