Chestnut barrel 300 L with manhole

Chestnut barrel 300 L with manhole

Chestnut is a quite hard wood, but long-lasting, very rich in tannins, at the beginning the wood is whitish but then it takes on a brown colour. Due to its high durability, it is the most widely used wood for the construction of barrels and casks since ancient times.

• Dimensions: Length cm 102; Ø cm 72
• COVERED INTERNALLY WITH WAX

IMPORTANT: WHEN WASHING THE CHESTNUT BARRELS DO NOT USE VERY HOT WATER

After washing the barrel, dry well making sure that there is no residual moisture. At this point sulfurize with 5/10 g/hl.

If the barrel is not used immediately, or before weeks or months, you have to wrap it in a plastic film and lay it down in a room with:

• good humidity conditions (75% - 80%)
• no air currents
• low light
• cover with a cloth and avoid UV rays

PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR WINES AND SPIRITS.