innovation meets tradition

petra collection

Petra barrels are toasted with lava, jade or Estate stones, using our patented non-combustion method. This singular process combines natural elements - water and stone - with the heat emitted from electrical heating elements to produce a constant, even toast.

Petra enhances the fruit, finesse, and elegance in the finished wine while minimizing the impact of oak.

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Innovative Toasting Technology
At the heart of our Petra Collection lies a patented toasting technology, a result of close collaboration between our R&D team and expert geologists.
This sophisticated process is composed of key elements working in harmony :
toast options
    • Rotating Support
      A horizontal axis support gently rotates the barrel during toasting, ensuring a consistent and even exposure across every stave. the result: a perfectly uniform toast profile.
      Rotating Support
    • Precision Electric Heating
      A powerful, adjustable electric heater produces a controlled stream of heat capable of reaching up to 200°C. This clean energy source ensures exact temperature regulation for longer, gentler toasts. This process reduces smoky compounds by 20%, allowing the true fruit and terroir to shine through.

      Our four toast options are engineered to target specific aromatic compounds and structural characteristics, ensuring reproducible and optimized barrel performance.
      Precision Electric Heating
    • Water Spray System
      An integrated misting system softly hydrates the interior of the toasting chamber, maintaining ideal humidity and preventing drying or stress in the wood. This control over moisture is essential for deep, elegant toasts.

      Fine drops of water are dispersed over the stones at regular intervals, generating steam and maintaining ideal humidity, preventing any drying or stress in the wood. The heat penetrates more deeply into the wood, reaching molecules that support the development of aromatic profiles that respect the purity of the fruit.
      Water Spray System
    • Heat Retaining Stones
      We carefully select natural stones based on their thermal conductivity representing their unique ability to capture, retain, and gently release heat.

      These stones stabilize temperature variations during toasting creating long gentle toasts that reveal new layers of flavor and result in greater uniformity and consistency.
      Heat Retaining Stones
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      a selection of elements

      Natural Stones

      Selecting stones innately of the earth for toasting contributes another natural element to our process. Stone offerings currently include lava and natural jade.

      Lava stones were selected first for their heat absorption and transmission properties, as well as beauty and form. Through our research, we found natural jade to be another successful option, lending additional elegant characteristics to the finished wine.

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      terroir driven toasting

      estate stones

      We offer a personalized option by using stones sourced directly from your own vineyard adding a unique terroir signature to each barrel.

      Every step of our process is designed with precision and respect for quality, bringing unmatched elegance and authenticity to your wine.

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      into the Cellar

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