Contenance

Question 1

What is the size of a Bordeaux Barrique?

Answer 1

225 l

This is a standard size for Bordeaux wine aging.

Question 2

What is the size of a Bordeaux Tonneau?

Answer 2

900 l

This barrel size is no longer commonly used.

Question 3

What is the size of a Burgundy Pièce?

Answer 3

228 l

Pièce is a traditional barrel used in Burgundy.

Question 4

What is the size of a Burgundy Feuillette?

Answer 4

132 l

Feuillette is used in Burgundy - Chablis.

Question 5

What is the size of a Burgundy Quartaut?

Answer 5

57 l

Quartaut is a smaller barrel used in Burgundy - Côte d’Or.

Question 6

What is the modern size of a Cognac barrel?

Answer 6

350 l

Cognac barrels are designed for aging brandy.

Question 7

What is the size range of an Armagnac Pièce?

Answer 7

400-420 l

Armagnac uses larger barrels for its production.

Question 8

What is the size of a Champagne barrel?

Answer 8

205 l

Champagne barrels are typically smaller to preserve freshness.

Question 9

What is the size of a Southern Rhône Valley Demi-Muid?

Answer 9

600 l

Demi-Muid is a traditional barrel size in the Southern Rhône.

Question 10

What is the size of a Mosel Fuder?

Answer 10

1000 l

Fuder is a large barrel used in the Mosel region.

Question 11

What is the size of a Rheingau Stück?

Answer 11

1200 l

Stück is one of the largest barrel types used in Germany.

Question 12

What is the size range of a Jerez Butt?

Answer 12

600-650 l

Jerez Butts are used for aging sherry.

Question 13

What is the size of a Jerez Bota Chica?

Answer 13

500 l

Bota Chica is used specifically for shipping sherry.

Question 14

What is the size range of a Douro/Porto Pipe?

Answer 14

550-630 l (production and aging), 534.24 l (shipping)

Pipes are used for aging Port wine.

Question 15

What is the size of a Madeira Pipe?

Answer 15

418 l

Used for shipping Madeira wine.

Question 16

What is the size of a Marsala Pipe?

Answer 16

423 l

Marsala Pipes are used in the production of Marsala wine.

Question 17

What is the size of an Italian Botte?

Answer 17

variable

Botte sizes can vary widely depending on the region and wine type.

Question 18

What is the size range of an Italian Caratelli?

Answer 18

50-225 l

Used in Vin Santo production, Caratelli are small barrels.

Question 19

What is the size of an Italian Tonneau?

Answer 19

550 l

Tonneau is a large barrel size used in Italy.

Question 20

What is the approximate size of a Tokaj Gönc?

Answer 20

approx. 136 l

Gönc barrels are traditionally used in Tokaj wine production.

Question 21

What is the size of an American Oak Whiskey Barrel?

Answer 21

190 l

Commonly used for aging American whiskey.

Question 22

What is the size of an Australian Hogshead?

Answer 22

300 l

Hogshead barrels are used for aging various types of Australian wines.

Question 23

What is the size range of an Australian Puncheon?

Answer 23

450-500 l

Puncheons are a larger barrel type used in Australia.