Term for a wine (also known as bulk wine) that is not bottled but sold or transported in larger containers to processors, bottlers or wholesalers. However, the term refers not only to wine bottled in barrels, but also to wine stored in large tanks or transported by tankers. Such wines in smaller barrels or containers are often served or sold to the end consumer as open wine or wine by the glass (Schoppenwein).

Barrel wines are also often labelled as bulk wines, which is equated with low quality or simple wines. However, these products are also tending towards better quality. The World Bulk Wine Exhibition as a special event for bulk wines is endeavouring to improve their image in this respect. Bulk wines account for around 40% of the global wine trade. Barrel tasting has a different meaning; this refers to the tasting of wines before bottling.
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