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Balazs Hungarian Oak Barrel | Medium Toast | 112L | 29.6 gal

Balazs Hungarian Oak Barrel | Medium Toast | 112L | 29.6 gal

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Description

  • Made from high-quality Slavonian oak sustainably sourced from Hungarian forests
  • Superior in long term storage due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds
  • Equivalent or superior quality compared to French Oak barrels at a much more affordable cost
  • Zinc-plated steel barrel hoops for corrosion resistance
  • Coopered by the world-renowned Balazs Nagy

Balazs barrels is a long-trusted brand of Hungarian oak barrels coopered by the famous Balazs Nagy.  These barrels are equal or better in quality to French Oak barrels but available at a fraction of the cost of their more famous counterparts. Renowned for respecting fruit, Hungarian barrels offer winemakers a great option to impact the mouthfeel, structure and flavor of wine without stepping on the terroir of your grapes. 

Due to the tight grain and slow release of phenolic compounds, you can feel secure storing your wine in Hungarian barrels longer than you can with other barrels. The slow process of micro oxygenation rounds the wine while various compounds in the wood such hemicellulose, lipids, and lignins are slowly integrated. 

As most barrel makers know, the best source of wood for wine barrels is the oak grown in the territory of old-time Hungary, known as Slavonian oak. This rare, high-quality oak can be found in the Zemplén Mountains and in the Tokaj oak woods. The specific type of oak in those territories, and what is used in Balazs barrels, is the Quercus Petrea. This oak is characterised by a dense, hard structure combined with extra flavor. Forestry workers look after these forests with considerable expertise, and the forest density ratio in Hungary is 20–24%, with selective logging taking place between November and April. Once the wood is sourced, it is air dried and aged for 24-28 months before cooperage.

Balázs Barrels is establishing a direct cooperation with the forestry workers, ensuring the continuous supply of the best quality oak, allowing them to source and work with the most excellent oak for wine barrel manufacturing from the foremost Hungarian forests.

  • 112 L (29.6 gal)
  • Height - 29.53"
  • Head Diameter - 17.33"
  • Abdomen Diameter - 21.65"
  • Stave Thickness - 7/8 - 1"
  • Empty Weight - 73 lbs
  • Bung Hole - 45 mm
  • Medium Long Toast
  • Barrel hoops made from zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance

 

 
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size, availability and price
Matthew K on Feb 27, 2023
Past experience with this brand was positive.
Jeffrey R on Jul 7, 2022
size, availability and price
Matthew K on Feb 27, 2023
I have one and am very happy with it.
DelH on Jan 13, 2023
Past experience with this brand was positive.
Jeffrey R on Jul 7, 2022
Right Size, Right Oak, Cost only a little High
Mark P on May 11, 2022
I’m addicted to making wine
Benjamin V on Apr 21, 2022
Need it
George M on Jan 22, 2022
I have a 15 gallon Hungarian Oak barrel and am pleased with the subtle oak taste.
Israel G on Oct 28, 2020
I have always been a big fan of Hungarian oak for lighter bodied red wines
Jim E on Oct 20, 2020
Used these barrels in the past for Syrah and worked well.
Dennis K on Oct 14, 2020
Right wood, right size
Mark P on Aug 6, 2020
I have one and am very happy with it.
DelH on Jan 13, 2023
Right Size, Right Oak, Cost only a little High
Mark P on May 11, 2022
What size is bung hole stopper ?
virgilio Vaden on Sep 28, 2022
BEST ANSWER: The hole itself is 44 mm ID. The wooden bung diameter is 43.5 mm on the bottom, tapering up to 45.5 mm at the top. The thickness is 23 mm.
is this barrel toasted? lightly ir medium?
Jared Mitchell on Feb 24, 2021
BEST ANSWER: Said to be medium toast. Barrel works great with paper prep there is no leakage
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Rated 5 out of 5
I love these barrels
These barrels make all the difference in the world. I am convinced you cannot make your best red wine without barrels. I have three of them. Couldn't be happier.
March 23, 2023
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
Outstanding Barrel
Barrel arrived well packaged. Unwrapped it and prepped it with the hot water method. This thing didn't leak a drop. Filled it with wine the next morning. That was a month ago and it's still sitting there tight as a drum. No leaks. Holds a vacuum. Bonus: It's a also a very nice looking barrel. Five stars. Would recommend.
September 1, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5
Best Oak Barrels for the Wine and Cost
Creates beutiful bodied Reds, keeps the wine smooth on the tongue and just light scent of to the nose. Best Oak Barrels Ive ever used!
November 16, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5
new barrel for our wine making!
the quality of barrel is very nice. We will be filling shortly and won’t know the outcome for a few months
September 23, 2021
Purchased
over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I haven’t use the barrel yet but soon but it looks like it’s very good quality.
September 16, 2020
Purchased
over 3 years ago