Tank Systems - Introduction

Use StaVin Oak Beans when you need quality oak extraction in a relatively short time. Chips offer immediate extraction. However, they usually leave wines with a monochromatic, disjointed flavor profile, along with a harsh and bitter mouth feel. For a refined approach, use our Beans for maturation in neutral barrels or in tanks with micro-oxygenation.( www.micro-ox.com)

StaVin's Oak Beans impart to wine complex flavor and aroma profiles which rival those of your favorite barrels. Beans, with their barrel-like gradation of color, provide a slow, controlled extraction, contributing positive flavor compounds.

In contrast, oak chips have a uniform flavor. Only StaVin products provide the complete package.

Fermentation: Beans are an effective, natural ingredient for initiating the stabilization of color and for cross-linking tannins, which help build a wine's structure. During red wine fermentation, we recommend that you tie off the bags beneath the cap.

Aging: After primary fermentation is complete and the wine is drained and pressed into another tank, move the bags with the wine. Or, leave the Beans in the tank and immediately follow with another red wine fermentation. During aging, Beans integrate traditional oak flavors that match - or surpass - new barrels.

Add StaVin's proprietary toasted Oak Beans to enhance your wine programs during fermentation, aging or prior to bottling.

Real Economics:

A great tool for wine touch up.
Ideal for wines requiring fast extraction.
Conveniently packaged in food-grade bags, offering superior control and flexibility.
Requires minimal hardware for setup in tanks.

Dosage rate	For 100% new barrel impact, use 1.5 LB (680 g) per 60 gal (227 l)
Size	± 3/8 inch (10 mm) cubed
Contact time	2 months minimum
Seasoning	3 years in natural elements
Toast method	Traditional fire
Toast levels	Medium, Medium Plus or Heavy
Useful life	1 year
Type of oak	American, French or Hungarian
Displacement	4 gal (15 l)
Package Weight	20 LB (9 kg) bag