Tag: Barrel Toasting

by Nicolette L. Cagle, July 12, 2015 — written in Iguazu, Argentina Three major species of oak are used in wine production worldwide: Quercus petraea (France & Eastern Europe), Quercus robur (France), and Quercus alba (United States of America). Barrels made from these species impart different characteristics in wine due to the 1) growth rate…