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Joe Ae
 
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Default Italian Oak Barrels?

Thanks to everyone or the suggestions. Can't wait to get one.

"Joe Ae" > wrote in message
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> After tasting a friend's Cabernet blend I am looking forward at getting a
> couple of oak barrels. One for red wine and 1 for white wine.
> I am finding very limited options in Niagara. A couple of suppliers

carry
> French Oak 225L (990$C) ouch. Hungarian Oak Barrels. 60L ($399C) But I
> found a supplier yesterday that says he can get Italian Oak Barrels. 100L
> for 300$C. That price seems pretty good to me and the size sounds
> practical. I can't find any info on Italian Oak. I don't kow how it
> compares to American or French.
>
> Does anyone have any expierence or has heard of Italian Oak?
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> Any other suggestions in getting started with an Oak Barrel will also be
> appreciated.
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> Joe
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