5 HL - 100 HL VAT PRESTIGE SELECTION

PRODUCTION: Italy
WOOD/ORIGIN: French/German/Austrian/Slavonian Oak
SIZE/ TYPE: 5 hl - 100 hl Vat Prestige Selection
STAVES: 52 mm (5 - 15 hl)/55 mm (20 - 50 hl)/60 mm (60 - 100 hl)
WOOD DRYING: 48 - 52 Months
DIMENSIONS (HEIGHT/Ø UP/Ø DOWN):
5 HL: 100 cm/92 cm/100 cm
10 HL: 130 cm/120 cm/130 cm
12 HL: 145 cm/107 cm/125 cm
15 HL: 150 cm/140 cm/150 cm
20 HL: 160 cm/150 cm/160 cm
25 HL: 170 cm/160 cm/170 cm
30 HL: 180 cm/170 cm/180 cm
40 HL: 200 cm/185 cm/200 cm
50 HL: 210 cm/195 cm/210 cm
60 HL: 220 cm/205 cm/220 cm
80 HL: 240 cm/215 cm/230 cm
100 HL: 280 cm/225 cm/240 cm

DELIVERY TIME: On Request

OPTIONS
- Wooden door with silicone gasket
- Stainless steel door
- Stainless steel clear outlet with ball valve
- Stainless steel bottom outlet with ball valve
- Stainless steel sampling valve
- Cooling plate
- Ladder support bracket
- Analog thermometer
- Fall arrester grid
- Colored barrel hoops
- Colored barrel stand
- Stainless steel manway 100 mm - 500 mm
- Murano glass bung
- Wooden barrel stand

PRESTIGE SELECTION OPEN-TOP FERMENTERS – CUSTOM-CRAFTED FOR THE HIGHEST STANDARDS
Our Prestige Selection open-top oak fermenters are handcrafted in Italy using traditional cooperage techniques and rank among the finest wooden fermentation vessels available for professional winemaking. Available in capacities from 5 to 100 hectolitres, they combine centuries of Italian cooperage craftsmanship with modern cellar technology and are individually built to match the specific requirements of your winery.

From the choice of oak species and vessel size to technical equipment and finishing details, every fermenter is custom-configured to fit your production process and winemaking philosophy.

ITALIAN COOPERAGE CRAFTSMANSHIP AT ITS FINEST
Every fermenter is handcrafted by experienced Italian master coopers who combine traditional barrel-making expertise with state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. From shaping each stave to the final quality inspection, every stage of production is carried out with exceptional precision.

The robust construction, featuring 52–60 mm thick staves, provides outstanding structural stability, excellent insulation, and exceptional durability, ensuring reliable performance for decades of professional cellar use.

SELECTED EUROPEAN OAK WITH UP TO 52 MONTHS OF NATURAL SEASONING
For the Prestige Selection, we use only carefully selected European oak sourced from some of Europe's most prestigious forests. Depending on your desired flavour profile, you can choose from French, German, Austrian, or Slavonian oak.

A defining quality feature is the exceptionally long 48 to 52 months of natural air seasoning. During this period, excess tannins are gradually reduced while the wood develops a refined cellular structure and elegant aromatic complexity.

This extended seasoning process creates ideal conditions for controlled micro-oxygenation, balanced fermentation, and the precise maturation of premium wines.

OPTIMAL CONDITIONS FOR FERMENTATION AND WINE MATURATION
Open-top oak fermenters provide exceptionally gentle alcoholic fermentation while naturally promoting controlled micro-oxygenation. The combination of premium European oak and the open design encourages the development of complex aromas, refined tannin structure, and remarkable depth and elegance.

Premium red wines, as well as selected white wines, particularly benefit from the even temperature distribution and continuous interaction between the must and the oak throughout fermentation.

CUSTOM EQUIPMENT FOR YOUR WINERY
Every fermenter is individually equipped to meet your winery's specific requirements. In addition to selecting the oak species and vessel size, a wide range of professional equipment options is available.

These include stainless steel doors, stainless steel clear and bottom outlet valves with ball valves, stainless steel sampling valves, cooling plates for temperature control, ladder support brackets, analogue thermometers, safety grilles, and drainage grates.

Optional features also include coloured barrel hoops, customised barrel stands, stainless steel manways from 100 to 500 mm in diameter, exclusive Murano glass bungs, and premium wooden barrel supports.

The result is a fermentation vessel that excels in both technical performance and visual appearance.

PRESTIGE SELECTION FOR EXCEPTIONAL WINEMAKING
The Prestige Selection is designed for wineries that demand uncompromising quality. The combination of exceptionally long-seasoned European oak, robust construction, traditional Italian cooperage, and fully customised specifications makes these fermenters a long-term investment for premium wine production.

Every fermenter is individually built to deliver maximum functionality while adding timeless elegance to your wine cellar.

REQUEST YOUR CUSTOM QUOTATION
Our Prestige Selection open-top oak fermenters are available in capacities from 5 to 100 hectolitres and are manufactured exclusively as bespoke projects.

Our specialists will be pleased to advise you on the ideal size, oak species, and technical configuration for your winery and prepare a tailored quotation. Contact us by phone or email, and together we will develop the perfect fermentation solution for your cellar.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Our products are exclusively sold to businesses or traders as defined by § 14 of the German Civil Code. Consumers are expressly excluded from entering into any contract. Please note that actual barrels or casks may vary from the sample images shown. All prices are listed as net per unit, ex works, and are subject to availability.