Objectives
Œnological objectives
Sticks Medium ripen fruit expression and intensify vanilla and caramel notes. The main goal is to create intense pastry notes and a soft mouthfeel.
For what type of wine ?
Sticks Medium fit perfectly with wines with a fresh fruity or vegetal profile, or lacking body on the palate. These œnological woods can be used on white, rosé and red wines.
Direction for use
When is the right time to apply ?
Application during AF ensures better integration with the wine, while adding sweetness and creaminess.
Application during ageing, after MLF, brings out the full aromatic intensity of this wood, with its notes of vanillin, chocolate and caramel, while preserving its impact on the palate.
How much to apply ?
The dosage of Sticks Medium should be adapted according to the desired oenological objective. From 1 to 3 sticks/hL for red wines and between 0.5 and 2 sticks/hL for white and rosé wines.
What is the contact time for these Sticks ?
During fermentation : leave the staves in the wine during the whole vinification, with an ageing period of 4 to 8 months.
During ageing : 6 to 10 months, depending on the organoleptic objective sought.
Aromatic notes
Caramel
Pastries
Vanilla
Technical characteristics
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French oak naturally matured in oak yards over a period of 24 months
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Stick, 22 mm thick (900 x 22 x 22 mm)
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± 300 g / stick
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1 box containing 3 bundles of 12 sticks
