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Granite barrel

Natural stone container used in viticulture for ageing wines as an alternative to traditional wooden barrels. This is a relatively new trend; such are only used by a few producers. Such containers are made from granite or from the volcanic rock basalt. The wines matured in them are characterised by a mineral tone. The granite barrel shown in the picture on the left was made from a nine-tonne granite block and weighs two tonnes. See also under concrete barrel, as well as lists of relevant keywords under barrel and barrel types.

Granitfass - 3 Modelle

Picture left: Daniela Dejnega

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