Colloquial term (also small barrel, small wood, small oak barrel, small oak barrel) without any legal significance for wine, usually a barrique barrel with a volume of 225 litres, although this can also include up to around 350 litres. However, the term is not unambiguous, as it does not necessarily have to be a barrique barrel. Traditional wooden barrels of various sizes are colloquially referred to as large wooden barrels. See also complete lists under the keywords barrel and barrel types.

The picture shows "small wooden barrels" (barrique barrels) at the front left and "large wooden barrels" (such as a piece) behind them.
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