Amphorae · jars
for ageing wines, beers, spirits
Ceramic and Granite Amphorae:
Preserve the Identity of Your Wines
The choice of container is crucial for the expression of the fruit. Our amphorae offer either an enriching complement or a natural alternative to wood for aging that respects the raw material.
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Ceramics : Controlled porosity for regular micro-oxygenation without exogenous aromatic contribution.
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Granite : Natural thermal inertia that promotes stable fermentation.
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Objective : Let the terroir and fruit express themselves fully in your wines, spirits, beers and other pure beverages.
Hundreds of customers trust us
Château de Piote
"With these Tuscan terracotta jars, I have rediscovered the pure expression of the fruit from my vines."
Domaine de Juchepie
"It is fascinating to taste how the stoneware jar shapes wines that are so different, yet just as captivating as those aged in barrels."
Château Tire Pé
“Aging in terracotta jars is the natural continuation of my pursuit of a pure and authentic expression of my wines.”
The Human Touch
Like the creation of wine itself, it is the human hand that shapes each of our jars.
A true artisanal and ancestral expertise in the greatest respect for traditions. Just as every beverage you create is unique, each jar is unique.
Our terracotta and natural stoneware containers are handmade with natural clays extracted from renowned quarries.
Amphorae and Jars
We often speak of amphorae when it comes to aging or winemaking in ceramic containers.
In reality, it is more appropriate to speak of jars, because an amphora is only a small step in the long history of the jar (a large clay vessel with a wide mouth, ovoid shape and without handles).
As for the amphora, which appeared in the 3rd-4th millennium BCE, it is a vessel with two handles, generally ending at its lower part with a point or narrow foot, and which served mainly for the transport and storage of goods.
For single use, the amphora was at the time the equivalent of today's bottle.
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