Our barrel recoopering process is done by hand to ensure each barrel is shaved in concert with the unique wood and grain characteristics of the barrel and toasted correctly to the level desired by the winemaker. The resultant barrel will provide oak extraction and oxygenation close to that of a new barrel.

Each barrel undergoes a thorough internal and external inspection to ensure suitability for recoopering. Please be advised that roughly 15% of customers barrels fail our inspection as being unsuitable for recoopering. This is to ensure the recoopered barrel you receive will be in excellent condition and ready for wine storage when completed.

The staves are shaved 3/16th to 5/16th-inch, which may result in a slighlty higher oxygenation rate. After shaving, each barrel is retoasted to provide a like new barrel that will impart furfurals, trans-oak lactones, vanilluns, tannins and other oak compounds to your wine at a slightly softer and slower rate than a new barrel and will provide the same character and oak profile to your wine as the original cooper's signature style. Depending on your preferences, your order can include shaved and retoasted heads as well.

For additional information, just give us a call or email sales@qualitybarrels.com

Should you need any barrels recoopered for use this harvest season, please provide a two to three week lead time for your order.