barrel
A wooden container of varying size used to AGE, store, and sometimes FERMENT and ship wine. OAK is the wood of choice, although redwood and chestnut are sometimes used. BARRIQUES, BUTTS, FEUILLETES, HOGSHEADS, PIÈCES, and PUNCHEONS are some of the names for different barrels used in the wine-producing process. See also COOPERAGE.
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