The spraying of staves
The seasoning of the staves is accompanied, in addition to the drying, by the elimination of unwanted green tannins. During the first 6 months of seasoning, the water-soluble substance contained in these green tannins is eliminated from the wood (green wood > 60% moisture content) by rainfall. Tonnellerie Saury also sprays the wood with water […]
Piedmont vineyards in Italy
Nebbiolo: the indigenous Piedmontese grape variety The name of this grape variety comes from the word “nebbia” which means fog in Italian. Etymologically, its name is linked to the abundant bloom that covers the grapes or, more likely, to its harvest period, during October, when the vines are shrouded in morning mist. Nebbiolo is certainly […]
The immersion pre-toast
First developed by Tonnellerie Saury in 2000, the immersion process consists in placing the barrel “en rose” in a hot water bath at over 80°C. After the immersion, the barrel is bent following the traditional way, with the toasting or “bousinage” (Light, Light or Medium Long, Medium, Medium+ or Long) taking place in a second […]
Saveurs – Stave 12
The stave 12 is the new product of the Saveurs oak range for oenology, resulting from several years of research and experience of the Tonnellerie Saury on French oak. Created in 2018, Saveurs offers 5 different types of products: granulates, chips, blocks, zig-zags and staves, including the 12mm stave, which complement the range which was […]
Unified Wine & Grape Symposium
Since its creation in 1995, Unified Wine & Grape Symposium remains the largest conference and trade show from the wine and grape industry of its kind in North America. Each January, the show hosts more than 650 wine industry suppliers, with nearly 14,000 industry professionals in attendance and 730 booths. Tonnellerie Saury will be present […]
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AUGUST IN THE CELLAR
“Vineyard and cellar – 1910” is a series of articles that we present to you throughout the year 2020, month by month. The articles are taken from the 1910 “Wine Trade Directory” and describe the various works necessary for the grapes and wine production at the beginning of the 20th century. August in the […]
AUGUST IN THE VINEYARD
“Vineyard and cellar – 1910” is a series of articles that we present to you throughout the year 2020, month by month. The articles are taken from the 1910 “Wine Trade Directory” and describe the various works necessary for the grapes and wine production at the beginning of the 20th century. August in the […]
JULY IN THE CELLAR
“Vineyard and cellar – 1910” is a series of articles that we present to you throughout the year 2020, month by month. The articles are taken from the 1910 “Wine Trade Directory” and describe the various works necessary for the grapes and wine production at the beginning of the 20th century. July in […]
TONNELLERIE SAURY EXPANDS ITS RANGE WITH THE NEW LUMIÈRE + TOASTING
In order to expand its range to better meet the expectations and specificities of its customers, Tonnellerie Saury has developed a new toasting, Lumière +, based on the Lumière toasting (long heating at low temeperature) which has already appealed to a large number of wine estates. Lumière + corresponds to a “Lumière » toast whose fire […]
