Oak Vinegar Barrel (5L–20L)
Price range: £75.00 through £145.00
A purpose-built oak barrel designed for making traditional balsamic or wine vinegar through slow fermentation and natural aging.
Product Details
Made from high-grade oak staves with no charring inside, it allows airflow and gentle evaporation — essential for authentic flavor concentration over time. These 5L–20L formats are ideal for home producers, restaurants, or as part of a vinegar batteria system.
– Condition — brand new
– Material — European oak
– Construction — stave-built body; stainless steel hoops
– Interior — no charring (to support aerobic fermentation)
– Finish — coated with natural linseed oil (outside only)
– Capacity — 5L, 10L, 20L
– Weight — 5L — approx. 3.5 kg; 10L — approx. 6 kg; 20L — approx. 8.8 kg
– Dimensions — 5L — 26×26 cm; 10L — 29×32 cm; 20L — 39×41 cm
– Accessories — oak tap and oak bung
These barrels offer the natural environment needed to turn grape must into rich, complex balsamic vinegar over time. They combine functional precision with traditional craftsmanship — made to create optimal conditions for traditional vinegar maturation.
Want to learn more?
- How to prepare your barrel before use — step-by-step guide (soaking, rinsing, sealing)
- Barrel FAQ — common questions answered (choosing the right barrel, storage, reuse, cleaning, lifespan)