Oak in Wine
In earlier posts, such as the one on the composition of oak wood and the one classifying aging according to redox potential, I mentioned the…
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Oak Barrels: Composition and Properties
Oak has long been used to make wooden barrels and casks for holding wine and other foods. This is due, among other things, to certain physical…
Wine Aging: Classification by Oxidation
Wine aging, also known as maturation, is a very common practice, especially in the production of premium wines. It can be defined as the period…