225 L RECIOTO BARREL

SPEZIFICATION/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 the option above and email us your logo file separately to [email protected] stating the order number. We will then send you the file for the laser for your approval.
SANDING: We also offer you the option of sanding the outside of the used barrel (please select above).
DELIVERY TIME: on Request

These Recioto barrels made from French oak originate from the renowned wine-growing region of Valpolicella in northern Italy and rank among the most expressive sweet wine casks for the refinement of high-quality spirits and beers. Recioto - one of Italy’s most traditional dessert wines - imparts an intense, fruit-forward, and highly complex aromatic profile to the barrels.

During maturation with Recioto wine, multi-layered aromas of ripe cherries, dark plums, and dried fruits become deeply embedded in the wood. This rich fruit depth is complemented by spicy nuances, delicate sweetness, and elegant oak notes from French oak. The interplay of fruit, spice, and structure creates a harmonious, warm, and character-driven barrel influence.

Thanks to their balanced aromatics, Recioto oak barrels are ideally suited for both finishing and extended storage and aging of a wide range of products. Distilled spirits such as whisky, rum, brandy, and fruit brandies benefit in particular from the dark-fruited sweetness and refined spice. Barrel-aged beers also gain additional depth, complexity, and a distinctive sensory signature from these casks.

Each Recioto barrel is carefully selected, thoroughly inspected, and professionally prepared to ensure optimal conditions for successful re-filling. These Italian Recioto sweet wine barrels are the ideal choice for producers seeking fruit-driven, elegant, and premium maturation profiles with authentic Mediterranean provenance.

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