Maturation Vessels

the flextank system

 

vessel range

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the cube

- features

- specifications

- dimensions

accessories

brochures

- maturation vessel range

- cube

 

 

  • Replaces four-plus oak barrels at much less cost & 20-plus year life

  • Better wine results (no volatiles loss) when quality oak staves are added

  • Great oak cost savings.  Quality staves cost appr. 10% of barrel based oak in $/L/year

  • Stackable to 4-high, increases cellar capacity 2 to 3 times depending on height & layout

  • No topping required, saves 3% to 5% of valuable wine volume per year

  • O2 uptake rate same as 2nd to 3rd fill barrels.  Thus no special cellaring procedures needed

  • Securely transport wine anywhere, including export (20 cubes fit into a 6m FCL)

  • Perfect for small-batch fermentations, tippable for lees-stirring & easy solids discharge

  • Ullage free shape, hygienic, easy to clean, sterilizable. Full size lid for cleaning access

  • Drains freely & completely, the floor slopes to a shallow sump & flangeless floor outlet