S. Delafont’s stainless steel barrels are designed and manufactured with cutting-edge technology to meet the requirements of small, high-end wine production.
How are
STAINLESS STEEL DRUMS DESIGNED?
The characteristic curve of S. Delafont’s stainless steel barrels is the result of innovative design through an exclusive partnership with a French industrial engineering firm: the optimal results symbolise the alliance between winegrowing and industry. At all phases in the production process, there is an overriding and ever-present quest for balance. The technology used for shaping the stainless steel results in an almost seamless curved shape which is ideal for smooth lees deposit.
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The advantages of stainless steel barrels:
QUALITY AND CONVENIENCE
The machinery used to manufacture stainless steel barrels is subject to strict specifications.
Advantages
QUALITY
- Single weld: stainless steel barrels have a single passivated and brushed longitudinal weld for the smoothest possible surface. Thus, the interior coating is perfectly even, guaranteeing optimal deposit of lees.
- The stainless steel barrel curve: S. Delafont’s stainless steel barrels are manufactured and designed for optimal curving, ensuring even deposit and distribution of lees over the barrel surface.
- Aesthetic innovation: stainless steel barrels are attractive and an ideal, eye-catching addition to any winery practicing wine tourism.
Advantages
CONVENIENCE
- Easy maintenance: the stainless steel barrel design – with front opening and smooth interior coating reducing scale deposit – facilitates the cleaning process. Products are environmentally friendly as water consumption is low.
- Easy handling: stainless steel barrels are light and may be handled by one person alone.
- Manufacturing meets repeatability and throughput requirements, ensuring production of top-quality barrels in large quantities.
BARRELS & AVAILABLE OPTIONS
S. Delafont Barrels
S. Delafont’s stainless steel barrels boast French-made R&D (Research and Development) on our semi-industrial production site in the small Cévennes Piedmont village of Vézénobres. Consistent quality, products in stock and fast delivery guaranteed!
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With welded base and opening for micro-vinification and ageing, for white, red or orange wine. Bases available in stainless steel, oak or JABB (polymer).
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With two removable bases for increased contact with oak, or oxygen via the JABB barrel head (polymer).
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With two welded sides for easy, user-friendly handling. Ideal for ageing and storage.
TO VINTAGE AND OBJECTIVES
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STAINLESS STEEL BASE :
Airtight, supports high pressure, preserves maximum freshness and fruit-focused character, ideal for oxidative or SO2-free wines.
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OAK BASE :
Precision control of exchange with oak. French fine grain oak, three toasting types:
Medium Light • Medium • Medium Plus
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JABB BASE :
Control and regulate oxygen supply with:
• JABB® REDUCT (3mg/l/year of O2)
• le JABB® CLASSIC (6mg/l/year of O2)
• le JABB® ULTRA (9mg/l/year of O2),
Guaranteed compliance for storage of foodstuffs as stipulated by the European regulatory authorities (EU 10/2011) and the US Food and Drug Administration.
SUITABLE FOR STAINLESS STEEL BARRELS
A range of French oak staves, perfectly suited to stainless steel barrels, complete the range of ageing solutions.
The dimensions (73 cm long, 4 cm wide and 1 cm thick) allow both extensive exchange with the wine and the possibility of insertion through the bung after the wines are barrelled.
Ageing time from 6 to 12 months. We recommend 6 staves per barrel for white wine and 9 staves per barrel for red wine.
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MEDIUM LIGHT STAVE :
For delicacy and roundness on the palate.
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MEDIUM STAVE :
For volume and aromatic richness.
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MEDIUM PLUS STAVE :
For structure, volume and aromatic intensity.