Process of Manufacture of a Wine Barrel from Santol (Sandoricum koijape)

PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE OF A WINE BARREL FROM SANTOL (SANDORICUM KOIJAPE)

Field / Industry: Wine

Agency: Forest Products Research and Development Institute (FPRDI)

Patent Number / Registration Number: 2-2015-000524

Status of Application: Granted

Brief Description / Features of the Technology:

A wine barrel from Indian mango (Mangifera indica); and the process for the preparation, air- and kiln-drying of lumber; 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