Pronektar’s historical reference quality aging, controlled budget
- French oak or American oak staves.
- Aromatic intensity, complexity, combining toasts and wood origins.
- Structure and sweetness on the palate.
OBJECTIVE: Generous, modern oak profiles.
French oak or American oak
+/- 200 g (0.44 lbs)
0.105 m2 (1.12 sq ft)
Medium, Medium Plus
Nektar Essentielle Oak Barrel Stave Carton box of 100 staves, pallet of 25 boxes
Guidelines for Use Nektar Essentielle Oak Barrel Stave
OPTIMAL PERIOD FOR STARTING CONTACT
– White wines:
From start of primary fermentation to obtain a well-integrated oak profile and respect the profile of the fruit.
– Red wines:
Before malolactic fermentation to obtain a more complex aromatic profile and maximum integration of the tannic structure, or at the beginning of aging.
RECOMMENDED AGING TEMPERATURE
15°C (60°F) minimum with strict monitoring of microbiological conditions.
SET UP
It is recommended that the staves be attached halfway up the tank, using food-grade binding straps, or to stack them on stainless steel rods.
RECOMMENDED TIME OF CONTACT
Minimum 4 months, to be monitored by tasting.
Practical Examples of Use Nektar Essentielle Oak Barrel Stave
On rich white varietals (Chardonnay, Gros Manseng, Marsanne, Roussanne), aiming for aromatic intensity and complexity: 2 staves/hl (0.08 sq ft/gal), 50% French oak medium toast, 50% French oak medium plus toast at the beginning of primary fermentation.
On structured Cabernet Sauvignon, aiming for aromatic oak and for ripening the fruit profile: 3 staves/hl (0.13 sq ft/gal), 1/3 French oak medium toast, 1/3 French oak medium plus toast, 1/3 American oak medium plus toast at start of malolactic fermentation or at beginning of aging.
Nektar Essentielle Oak Barrel Stave
