OENOLOGICAL +
- Slow and gradual extraction.
- Aromatic expression with respect for the fruit.
- Character and complexity comparable to barrel ageing.
Staves 
HOMOGENEOUS TOASTING
Stave Fresh
Freshness, fruit & structure.
Stave Fresh
French oak, homogeneous toasting.
Freshness, fruit & structure.
Stave sensation
Sweetness, vanilla & toasted.
Stave sensation
French oak, homogeneous toasting.
Sweetness, vanilla & toasted.
Stave intense
Volume, roasted coffee
& chocolate.
Stave intense
French oak, homogeneous toasting.
Volume, roasted coffee & chocolate.
GRADIENT TOASTING
Stave revelation
Structure & aromatic
complexity.
Stave revelation
French oak, gradient toasting.
Structure & aromatic complexity.
Stave american revelation
Sweetness, spice bread
& lactone.
Stave american revelation
American oak, gradient toasting.
Sweetness, spice bread & lactone.
Staves 
HOMOGENEOUS TOASTING
Stave dulce
Roundness & sweetness.
Dulce de leche & caramel.
Stave dulce
French oak, homogeneous toasting.
Roundness & sweetness. Dulce de leche & caramel.
DOUBLE TOASTING
Stave elite
Toasted nuances, volume.
Similar to traditional barrel ageing.
Stave elite
French oak, double toasting.
Toasted nuances, volume. Similar to traditional barrel ageing.
Staves 
HOMOGENEOUS TOASTING
Stave 18-Xbase
Fruity, without overt oak characters.
Intensity and palate
weight.
Stave 18-Xbase
French oak, homogeneous toasting.
Fruity, without overt oak characters. Intensity and palate weight.
Stave 18-Xtreme
Expression of ripe fruit.
Sweetness with mocha
notes and roasted coffee.
Stave 18-Xtreme
French oak, homogeneous toasting.
Expression of ripe fruit. Sweetness with mocha notes and roasted coffee.
GRADIENT TOASTING
Stave 18-Divine
Gives texture. Extends the
fruit to a complex finish
(like the elegance of
Burgundian barrels).
Stave 18-Divine
French oak, gradient toasting.
Gives texture. Extends the fruit to a complex finish (like the elegance of Burgundian barrels).
Nobile® Staves
Additional information
AGEING OBJECTIVES
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Respects the fruit without toasted notes Stave Fresh Structure & fruit Stave 18-Xbase Volume & sweetness |
Aromatic Stave sensation Vanilla & toasted notes Stave intense Chocolate & roasted notes STAVE DULCE Sweet & dulce de leche Stave 18-Xtreme Roasted coffee & mocha |
Complexity similar to barrel ageing Stave rEvElation Structure & fruit Stave elite Complex & traditional Stave 18-divine Burgundy barrel style |
Decision-Making Tool
Use our Decision-Making Tools (DMTs) to determine the blend of Staves that corresponds to your target product.
Dimensions
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7 mm Size: 910 x 50 x 7 mm Surface area: 0.104 m² |
12 mm Size: 910 x 100 x 12 mm Surface area: 0.206 m² |
18 mm Size: 910 x 60 x 18 mm Surface area: 0.144 m² |
Use
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7 mm Dose: 2 to 4 staves/hL Contact time: 3 to 6 months |
12 mm Dose: 0.5 to 2 staves/hL Contact time: 6 to 8 months |
18 mm Dose: 1 to 3 staves/hL Contact time: 4 to 10 months |
Contact time is defined by tasting throughout ageing.
Packaging
7 mm: 40 Staves/pack.
12 mm & 18 mm: 10 Staves/pack.
Aluminised PET packaging ensures optimum flavour protection.
Regulation
The use of oak wood chips is subject to regulation. Refer to the legislation.
Depending on the type of alternative used, the dose should be adapted according to the characteristics of the wine to be aged and the target product. The contact time is determined by tasting. Nobile® has a team of specialists in the use of oak in winemaking, available to give customers further advice.