QUERALBA (QA) - American Oak

TOASTED « forte » - CHIPS BETWEEN 10 & 30 mm

Source
Heart of American White Oak
Mainly Quercus alba
Origin
Pennsylvania (Pa)
Designation
QUERALBA Toasted « forte »
Specificity
Heated product, high toast level
Presentation
Chips (C = Chips)
Humidity
2 to 3 %
Particle size
Chips between 10 to 30 mm
Flavor Components
Sweet pastries, caramel, chocolate, vanilla and spices
Other properties
Added sweetness but also sometimes added astringency

BENEFITS and USAGES

1 - Usages in alcoholic fermentation or malolactic fermentation

Some White grapes
dosage rate: 1 to 2
Chardonnay
Red grapes
dosage rate: 2 to 4
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah…
Benefits
  • Increased aromatic intensity: strengthening of varietal aromas (towards mature flavors of jam and dried fruits), improved aroma range (vanilla, chocolate and milky aromas)
  • Improved wine taste: longer finish, increased roundness, and for red wines: more structure (tannins), increased persistent finish
  • Stabilization of the color

2 - Usages in wines

Red wines
dosage rate: 2 to 4
Benefits
  • Increased wine complexity for the nose and mouth.
    Ripe-tasting wines.
    Will often go well with air-seasoned Premium chips.
  • Aroma effect: added aroma of sweet pastries, vanilla and chocolate
Packaging
10 or 15 kg Infusion bags
Package
Polyester food quality infusion bags
Composite air tight bag
Preservation
One year in their original packaging tightly closed and stored in a dry place
Analysis Report
Non-toxicity analysis report available on request : pentachlorophenol, benzopyrene
Safety Report
Available upon request