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From the oak forests to the barrel

From the oak forests to the barrel

We will tell you about a journey that took us to the traditional cooperage, which originated thousands of years ago. We are in France, where French oak grows and where some of the highest quality barrels are produced. Tonnellerie Nadalié, […]

High solids crossflow filtration

High solids crossflow filtration

Both cross flow filtration and traditional filtration use a membrane as a filtration medium and the change of pressure as a mechanical force. The principle of cross flow filtration can be easily described by referring to this picture. The flow […]

Cocciopesto and concrete amphorae

Cocciopesto and concrete amphorae

Part of the Acrux Investments portfolio are now the exclusive Drunk Turtle amphorae, which are handmade and suitable for both fermentation and aging of wine, as well as for aging beer and distillates. Micro-oxygenation Oxygen is essential in the maturation […]