Pronektar expertise in fruit and terroir revelation. Preserved aromatic typicity, roundness, discrete tannic impact
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Properties
- French oak staves selected with the Oakscan® process.
- Oakscan® low tannin content selection, unique and specific low temperature toast.
- Total respect of aromatic fruit profile, softness and volume in the mouthfeel.
OBJECTIVE : Enhancement of the fruit and terroir, volume and roudness with discrete tannic impact.
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Technical characteristics
French oak
+/- 200 g (0.44 lbs)
0.105 m2 (1.12 sq ft)
Specific
Carton box of 100 staves, pallet of 25 boxes -
Guidelines for use
OPTIMAL PERIOD FOR STARTING CONTACT
-White wines :
From start of primary fermentation to maximize roundness and volume.
-Red wines :
Before malolactic fermentation to maximize roundness and volume.
RECOMMENDED AGING TEMPERATURE
15°C (60°F) minimum with strict monitoring of microbiological conditions.
SETUP
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.
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Recommended dose rates
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Practical examples of use
On varietal white wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard) with fresh fruit profile, with the aim of adding volume and roundness to balance the acidity, without bringing any toasted oak aroma: 1 stave/hl (0.04 sq ft/gal) at the start of primary fermentation.
On fresh and full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon with harsh tannins, aiming for roundness to coat the tannins, without modifying the typical varietal character: 2.5 staves/hl (0.10 sq ft/gal) at beginning of aging.
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Test results
ProductStave Nektar FinesseDose2,3 stv/hLOak contactAgingTime of contact4 monthsVarietalMerlotVintage2021Geographic areaBordeaux
