Cooperage

/KOO-per-ij/

The craft of barrel-making, or a barrel-making facility.

Full Definition

Cooperage refers to both the craft of making wooden barrels and the facility where they're made. Famous cooperages include Seguin Moreau, Taransaud, and Francois Freres. Each cooperage has distinctive house styles based on wood sourcing, seasoning, and toasting. Barrel choice significantly impacts wine flavor.

Related Terms

barrel cooper tonnellerie

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