Wooden barrels for wineries 

Barrel and vat manufacturer G. Benninger OG in Grafenwörth

New in our programme: BENNEGG 

We do not shy away from any challenge. 
With us, the customer is satisfied. 
As you can see in the photos, we were able to make Karl Proidl from Senftenberg his desired mould. 
If you have any special ideas, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will make sure that your wishes come true. 

The G. Benninger OG barrel and vat manufactory produces top-quality wooden barrels for wine growing. Most of the oak and acacia wood used comes from Austria. 

Wine ageing in wooden barrels - a complex and valuable step 
on the way to a unique wine! 

The reason why wooden barrels have never completely gone out of fashion is simple: they can have a positive influence on the wine. Today, barrels are no longer used for transport for practical reasons, but for ageing fine wines. Here, too, the question may arise: Why wood and not stainless steel? Everyone has probably seen pictures of huge steel tanks in which the alcoholic fermentation of wine or beer takes place. 

However, many wineries also have wooden barrels. 
In contrast to stainless steel tanks, wooden barrels are literally not completely sealed. Minimal amounts of oxygen reach the wine through the wood and react with it. The climate in the wooden barrel also favours malolactic fermentation.  

In the end, the wine often appears softer and creamier due to the storage in the barrel.