OENOLOGICAL +
- Slow and gradual extraction.
- Aromatic expression with respect for the fruit.
- Character and complexity comparable to barrel ageing.
Staves 
HOMOGENEOUS TOASTING
Stave Fresh
Stave sensation
Stave intense
& chocolate.
GRADIENT TOASTING
Stave revelation
complexity.
Stave american revelation
& lactone.
Staves 
HOMOGENEOUS TOASTING
Stave dulce
Dulce de leche & caramel.
DOUBLE TOASTING
Stave elite
Similar to traditional barrel ageing.
Staves 
HOMOGENEOUS TOASTING
Stave 18-Xbase
Intensity and palate
weight.
Stave 18-Xtreme
Sweetness with mocha
notes and roasted coffee.
GRADIENT TOASTING
Stave 18-Divine
fruit to a complex finish
(like the elegance of
Burgundian barrels).
Nobile® Staves
Additional information
AGEING OBJECTIVES
|
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
|
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.