Reclaimed French Oak barrels used in the aging process of Cantine Menhir wine.

Italian winemakers have had a long history of using Slavonian oak from the Quercus robur which is known for its tight grain, low aromatics and medium level tannins. Slavonian oak tends to be used in larger barrel sizes (with less surface area relative to volume) with the same barrels reused for many more years before replacement. The tighter grain of French oak allows for a more gradual integration of flavors in the wine.

Photography © Elizabeth Rubino

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