Oak casks originating from Bordeaux, but which are widely used in Italy. They usually have a volume of 225 liters, but you may also encounter this term for barrels up to 800 liters (see Fusto). When the cask is completely new, the wine is powerful and with recognizable aromas and tannins (see Tannins). Additionally, the oxygen stabilizes, softens and rounds off the taste. Many producers discard their barriques after 2-3 years.
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That Italy in 2011 was the worlds largest wine producer?
In comparison to other capitals of the world Rome, besides being considered “the eternal city”, is undoubtedly the city with the largest wine production. Only a few kilometers south of Rome the busy cityscape is replaced with grapevines on beautiful hills.
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