SPECIFICATION/ORIGIN: ex Red Wine/Italy
WOOD: French Oak
SIZE/ TYPE: 50 hl, round, completely refurbished (sanded outside, shaved inside)
AGE: 18 years
STAVES: 55 mm
DIMENSIONS: Approx. 210 cm (Length)/ approx. 210 cm (Ø Bilge)/ approx. 195 cm (Ø Head)
DELIVERY TIME: On Request
EQUIPMENT (included):
- Wooden Door with Silicone Gasket
- Stainless Steel Partial Drain with ball valve
- Stainless Steel Full Drain with ball valve
- Tap Tester
- Wooden Stand
MAXIMUM CAPACITY FOR PROFESSIONAL MATURATION PROCESSES
These fully refurbished 5,000L French oak round casks are designed for producers who demand maximum quality, exceptional durability, and large-volume maturation capacity. Originally used for aging red wines in renowned Italian wineries, these casks have approximately 18 years of service before undergoing a complete professional restoration. The comprehensive refurbishment transforms them into technically flawless production casks, ready for many more years of reliable use.
COMPLETE RESTORATION FOR OPTIMAL HYGIENE AND PERFORMANCE
During the refurbishment process, the interior of each cask is completely re-planed to remove all traces of its previous contents and expose a fresh, clean oak surface. This creates ideal hygienic conditions for fermentation, maturation, and long-term storage while ensuring safe and reliable reuse in professional production environments.
The exterior is then fully sanded and carefully refinished, restoring not only the cask's structural integrity but also its premium appearance. Every cask is meticulously prepared to meet the highest technical and aesthetic standards.
ROBUST CONSTRUCTION FROM SOLID FRENCH OAK
Built with impressive 60 mm thick French oak staves, these large round casks offer outstanding strength, stability, and longevity. The premium French oak provides excellent insulation and climate-regulating properties, supporting slow, controlled maturation and consistent product development over extended aging periods.
The traditional round cask design evenly distributes structural loads throughout the barrel, ensuring exceptional stability even at a capacity of 5,000 liters (50 hL).
LARGE OAK CASKS FOR A WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS
These professionally refurbished French oak round casks are ideally suited for the fermentation, maturation, and storage of wine, beer, spirits, cider, fruit wines, and other premium beverages. Their professional construction, high-quality craftsmanship, and comprehensive equipment allow seamless integration into existing production facilities, making them ready for immediate use upon delivery.
A SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT IN QUALITY
Professionally restoring premium French oak casks significantly extends their service life while providing a sustainable alternative to purchasing new barrels. The exceptional qualities of naturally matured French oak are preserved, allowing producers to benefit from decades of seasoned wood across many additional production cycles.
This environmentally responsible approach combines traditional cooperage craftsmanship with long-term economic efficiency, making refurbished large oak casks an excellent investment for professional beverage production.
OAKBARRELS.SHOP – REFURBISHED PREMIUM FRENCH OAK LARGE CASKS
Our fully restored 50 hL French oak round casks represent the highest standards of craftsmanship, structural durability, and professional functionality. They provide ideal conditions for demanding fermentation, maturation, and storage applications and are the perfect choice for producers seeking reliable, long-lasting large oak casks with authentic character and outstanding performance.
AVAILABILITY ON REQUEST
Our refurbished French oak round casks are available exclusively upon request and subject to current availability. For information about available sizes, delivery times, or custom equipment options, please contact us by phone or email. Our experienced team will be pleased to provide expert advice and prepare a tailored quotation to meet your specific production requirements.
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.