SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: Recioto/Valpolicella, Italy
WOOD: French Oak
SIZE: 225 l
AGE: 5 - 10 years
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 95 cm (Height)/69 cm (Ø Bilge)/57 cm (Ø Head)
LASER BRANDING (BARREL HEAD): Please select option above and upload your logo file.
SANDING: We also offer the option to have the exterior of your used barrel sanded. Please select this option above.
DELIVERY TIME: Approx. 20 working days
ITALIAN FRUIT, NOBLE SWEETNESS & SPICY DEPTH
Our Recioto barrels come from the prestigious Valpolicella wine region in northern Italy – a world-renowned area celebrated for its rich, full-bodied dessert wines. Crafted from fine French oak, these barrels combine intense fruit aromas, velvety sweetness, and spicy depth – creating an exceptional flavor profile ideal for aging and finishing premium spirits and beer.
The noble Recioto della Valpolicella wine that once seasoned these casks infuses the oak with notes of ripe cherries, plums, dark berries, chocolate, and gentle spice. This complex interplay delivers a perfect balance of sweetness, fruit, and warmth, elevating any spirit to a new level of refinement.
DISTINGUISHED ORIGIN & ARTISAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
Our Recioto barrels are sourced directly from select wineries in the Valpolicella region, carefully inspected, and reconditioned in our cooperages for reuse. Each French oak stave is checked to ensure technical precision, structural integrity, and maximum aroma retention.
The result is a collection of flawless, aromatically active barrels that meet the highest quality standards – perfect for aging whisky, rum, gin, liqueurs, or craft beer.
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