OAK CHIPS FOR AGING R02 OENOCHIPS
Species
Both blends incorporate a combination of woods, selected from: French Oak; European Oak; American Oak.
Toasting
Air convection toast, with specific toasting protocols for each species.
Hygrometry rate
< 6%
Packaging
Polyester infusion bag of 9 kg (20 lbs). Secondary packaging of polyester and white polyethylene.
RECOMMENDED DOSES AND SENSORY IMPACT
Wine | CENOLOGICAL OBJECTIVE | OENOCHIPS BLEND AND SUGGESTED DOSAGE | RECOMMENDED CONTACT PERIOD |
LIGHT RED WINES | Notes of fresh fruit, and increase in volume. | R02 2 - 3 g/L | After MLF*, 2-4 months. |
CONCENTRATED RED WINES | Red berries and integrated wood aromas (slight hint of vanilla). Added structure and roundness. | R02 3 - 5 g/L | After MLF*, 2-4 months. |
FRESH WHITE WINES | Minerality (wood is imperceptible). Volume, liveliness and persistence on the palate. | R02 0.7 - 1.5 g/L | During aging**, 1-3 months. |
MATURE WHITE WINES | White fruit in syrup and spicy aromas (cinnamon). Roundness on the palate. | R02 2 - 4 g/L | During aging**, 1-3 months. |