PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE OF A WINE BARREL FROM BIG-LEAFED MAHOGANY (SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA)
Field / Industry: Wine
Agency: Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI)
Patent Number / Registration Number: 2-2015-000523
Status of Application: Granted
Brief Description / Features of the Technology:
The technology presents a process for the preparation, air- and kiln-drying of lumber from big-leafed mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla); preparation of the staves for barrel making; assembly of the staves into barrel; and cleaning, waxing and leak testing of the barrels for wine aging/storage.
Problem Addressed:
- Difficulties in importing/using oak barrels
Advantages:
- Locally-sourced material
Market Potential / Application:
- Fruit wine making
Inventors / Authors:
Simplicia B. Katigbak
Caezar A. Cuaresma
Erlinda L. Mari
Robert A. Natividad