Posts tagged “Amphora”

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The Art of Wine Making: Choosing Aging Vessels Other Than Oak Barrels

July 12, 2025

Oak barrels are often the choice of a wine maker for an aging vessel. But, did you know, stainless steel, concrete and amphora are also used by wine makers in order to achieve the wine style that they desire. Stainless steel is inert, meaning it doe...

How Amphora is Used in the Making of Wine

January 6, 2024

Amphora is a ceramic vessel usually made of earthenware (e.g., clay or terra cotta) that was originally used in the transport of grains in Roman times. Research has shown that the use of amphorae dates to as early as 6,000 B.C. Over time, amphora w...

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