Oak alternatives

These wood products are a modern concept for use and maceration in the wine, alcohol and food industries. When used in a targeted manner, they give the products structure, body and roundness. Our wood alternative products are subject to strict quality controls and are each provided with batch and lot numbers to ensure complete traceability.

We are happy to assist you with the dosage of wood alternative products.Simply send us an e-mail and our sales staff will help you to find the right dosage and mixture for your product.

Tannine 

Our tannins consist of 100% vegetable tannins, which are obtained exclusively from grape skins, seeds or the heartwood and sapwood of the tree trunk, without the addition of additives, preservatives or chemical substances.Tannins play a crucial role in the shelf life, color, aging and texture of wines and distillates. Our powdered Dolium tannins dissolve completely in liquids. Tannins are perceptible in taste, but not in smell. When tasted on the tongue, they leave a rough and bitter note.

Chips

Our range of wood chips includes different sizes, with the rule of thumb being that the smaller the chip, the greater the impact of the wood on your product. Similar to our barrels, we offer wood chips made from different types of wood. Particularly in the case of oak, which is widely used in the wine sector, we differentiate between American white oak (Quercus Alba) and French oak (Quercus Robur). These types of wood are available in different toasting levels, including light, medium, medium plus and heavy. Special profile toasts are also used to bring out special aromas such as bacon, coffee and caramel in addition to the standard oak aromas such as vanilla, toasted bread and fruit.

Cubes 

Our wooden cubes made from special woods are extremely interesting for both the alcohol industry and distillers. Cubes made from mulberry wood offer a high potential for a golden yellow coloration.Acacia cubes lend fine, fresh notes of herbs and honeydew melon. Our chestnut cubes bring out aromas of dark honey, while ash provides balanced maturation without color release. A growing trend, similar to barrels, is the use of wood from a pre-seasoning process. We produce our cubes in our own cooperage and only use freshly emptied barrels. The pre-seasoning, be it whisky, bourbon, sherry, cognac or rum, has penetrated deep into the barrel staves, so that the cubes are richly impregnated with the corresponding aromas. Beer brewers and distillers in particular like to use these alternative products for their beers and distillates.

Sticks & Staves

Our innovative products offer an effective way to enhance the taste and aromas of your spirits and wines without having to resort to traditional barrels. Discover our range of high-quality sticks and staves and experience the benefits of these innovative wood alternative products for the production of exquisite spirits and wines.

Liquids

Liquid wood alternative products are extremely user-friendly, easy to dose and offer a variety of rich aromas and flavors. As with all wood alternatives, liquid products can also be used to enhance or improve beverages.

Powder

Oak powder, also known as powder, is characterized by its extremely fine consistency, which enables a comparatively large surface area and intensive aroma release. Please observe the legal regulations of your country regarding the use of this product.