Other wine containers
As well as the classic stainless steel, wood and concrete containers, other innovative containers are making their mark in winemaking. The lightweight, stackable Flex Tanks are made from food-grade polyethylene and are slightly porous to oxygen, ideal for micro-vinification. The Wine Globe, made from borosilicate glass, guarantees absolute purity and total neutrality, allowing the grapes to express themselves authentically while ensuring impeccable hygiene.
Flex tank
Made from approved food-grade polyethylene, these oxygen-permeable containers can be used for winemaking and maturing.
Generally small in size, they can handle small batches and micro-vinifications at reduced cost. They come with a lifetime guarantee, are easy to move (lightweight), store (cube models can be stacked to save space) and clean, and their porosity to oxygen can help to soften the wines.
Generally small in size, they can handle small batches and micro-vinifications at reduced cost. They come with a lifetime guarantee, are easy to move (lightweight), store (cube models can be stacked to save space) and clean, and their porosity to oxygen can help to soften the wines.
Flex tank
There are several types of Flex Tank: cylindrical, square and egg-shaped. They are difficult to temperature-control, and other questions need to be asked about their inertia and the real contribution of oxygen to the wines.
Wine Globe
Since the 18th century, we have entrusted wine to glass bottles. Because of its neutrality, glass is a well-known and recognised material for the ageing and harmonious development of wines.As glass is considered the purest and safest material for food contact, this container guarantees the preservation of aromas and taste. Created from borosilicate glass, the purest glass available and the one with the most resistant vitreous matrix. So it's the first perfectly inert, smooth, impermeable, neutral vat that can't be altered over time.
Wine globe
The disadvantage is handling, but the purchase price is reasonable for the long term. Above all, it is advisable to work in the dark. Despite the absence of deviation, it is necessary to install suitable lighting in the cellar or to use the protective robes supplied with the vat.
Stoneware, terracotta, porcelain and granite vats
These containers come in several shapes (jar, amphora, egg, cubic, buried qvevri), each of which has an influence on the way the wine is matured.Main characteristics
- Material and permeability: Porosity varies according to the material (from granite to terracotta), influencing micro-oxygenation, the development of tannins and the aromatic expression of the wine.
- Shape and dynamics: The movement of the wine differs according to the geometry of the container, affecting maturation on the lees and clarification.
- Limited capacity: Small containers, rarely exceeding 10-12 hl.
- Thermal insulation: Located between wood and concrete, these materials limit temperature variations.
- Hygiene and maintenance: Clean with hot water and mild agents; store dry to avoid mould.
- Aesthetics and integration: Suitable for both modern and traditional wineries.
- Handling and fragility: Heavy weight requiring care.
- Cost and durability: Substantial but long-lasting investment, comparable to concrete tanks.