FAQ
How to start a private or commercial vinegar cellar?
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How to produce your own Balsamic Vinegar?
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Why is the thickness of the barrel an important quality parameter?
The thickness of the barrel affects its seal and durability. Purchasing barrels with too-thin staves may result in product leakage after just a few years.
Why is it important to naturally season the wood?
Natural seasoning of the wood, unlike kiln drying, preserves and enhances the olfactory and taste characteristics of the various woods. Only barrels made from naturally seasoned staves are capable of imparting all the finest qualities of the wood to the products inside them during the maturation and aging stages.
What is the best way to season the wood?
Why is it important to use different woods in the production of Balsamic Vinegar?
Barrels for Balsamic Vinegar production are commonly made from Oak, Chestnut, Ash, Robinia (Acacia), Cherry, and Mulberry. It is important to create casks with different woods to achieve a Balsamic Vinegar with a more complete blend of fragrances and aromas. Balsamic Vinegars aged in casks made from different woods are generally better in taste and smell.
Are iron or stainless steel hoops better?
The hoop is one of the fundamental elements of the barrel: it affects both the seal over time and the aesthetics of the barrel. Stainless steel hoops, compared to iron ones (even if galvanized), offer better durability due to their greater resistance to corrosion.
Which woods are best for Wine, Vin Santo, and Distillates?
Barrels for Wine and Vin Santo are usually made from Oak, Chestnut, or Robinia (Acacia).
For “White Distillates,” Ash is used, while for “Flavored Distillates,” Cherry, Robinia (Acacia), and Oak are preferred.
How many barrels do I need to produce good Balsamic Vinegar?
The cask sets typically consist of a minimum of 5 up to 12 barrels. The number of barrels in the series affects the quality of the product’s aging: the more barrels in the series, the more refined the product will be.
What should I do if a barrel leaks?
There can be multiple reasons why a barrel leaks, and they are usually assessable only by a master cooper after a visual inspection.