Balazs Hungarian Oak Barrel | Mild Toast | 3L | 0.79 gal

• **Exceptional Value**: Balazs barrels, crafted by the famous Balazs Nagy, offer quality equal to or better than French Oak barrels at a fraction of the cost. • **Ideal for Winemaking**: Respect the fruit and terroir of your grapes while enhancing the mouthfeel, structure, and flavor of your wine. • **Long - Term Storage**: Thanks to tight grain and slow phenolic release, safely store your wine longer than in other barrels. Balazs barrels are a long - trusted brand. These barrels are sourced from the Quercus Petrea oak in the Zemplén Mountains and Tokaj oak woods in Hungary. The forestry workers manage these forests expertly, and the wood is air - dried and aged for 24 - 28 months before coopering. Balázs Barrels directly cooperates with forestry workers for a continuous supply of top - quality oak. Specifications: - 3 L (0.79 gal) - Height: 9.84' - Head Diameter: 5.91' - Abdomen Diameter: 7.48' - Stave Thickness: 0.39 - 0.59' - Bung Hole: 20 mm - Empty Weight: 4.4 lbs - Mild Toast - Barrel hoops made from zinc - plated steel for corrosion resistance - Rack included

This Balazs Hungarian Oak Barrel is perfect for winemakers looking to elevate their wine - making process. Whether you're a professional vintner or a passionate home winemaker, this barrel is a great addition. You can use it to age your wine, allowing the slow micro - oxygenation process to round out the wine's flavor. With a capacity of 3L (0.79 gal), it's a manageable size for small - scale production. It stands 9.84' tall, has a head diameter of 5.91', and an abdomen diameter of 7.48'. The empty barrel weighs 4.4 lbs, and it comes with a rack and zinc - plated steel hoops for corrosion resistance.