The choice between a new barrel and a regenerated one also depends on the organoleptic profile you want to impart to your wine and your available budget.

When is it worth renewal a barrique or a barrel?
Renewal means removing a few millimeters of the exhausted wood inside (which has already released its components into the wine or is clogged with tartrates) to expose the more virgin wood underneath.

Less-structured wines: If you’re looking for natural micro oxygenation without the wood flavor overpowering the fruit.
A regenerated barrel is for those who want to “round out” the wine without transforming it with more intense aromas.

More limited budget: If you need many containers but can’t afford the investment of a new one.
A regenerated barrel costs less and still offers the benefits of quality oak.
Obviously, the regeneration process, and any re-toasting, must be carried out by the expert hands of the cooper.

Regeneration of client-owned barrels and barriques: Renzi Artigiano Bottaio will evaluate the possibility of regeneration of the barrels and barriques together with the client who wishes to renew them.

Second life for the winery: If you already own quality barrels that have undergone multiple passages, regeneration allows them to be used for other production cycles instead of scrapping them.

Spirits: For those aging grappa, whiskey, or rum, regenerated or used barrels are sometimes chosen because
the wood is less aggressive and has already absorbed the aromas of the previous wine.

If you’d like more information about new barrels or reconditioning used barrels, contact Renzi Artigiano Bottaio