Tag: Quercus robur
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Pedunculate Oak: Strength, Longevity, and the Broadleaf Forests of Central Europe
by Nicolette L. Cagle, Ph.D., April 2, 2026 In the last few posts, I’ve been moving through the major forest types of Central Europe, from mountain forests of spruce, fir, beech, and larch to the lower, broader-leaved woods of the foothills and plains. Most recently, I turned to the Broadleaf Forests of Central Europe, where…
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My Understanding of the Influence of Oak Barrels on Wine
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…
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