We put our expertise, derived from more than 10 years of experience and scientific studies, at the service of passionate winemakers, brewers and distillers .
Exploring the world to discover artisans with ancestral know-how and exceptional materials , we offer containers (amphoras and jars) made of TERRACOTTA , NATURAL STONEWARE , TECHNICAL CERAMICS and GRANITE to help you create unique, more natural beverages that reflect your identity.
We offer a diverse range of amphoras, featuring various materials, volumes, and shapes. We precisely address our clients' specific needs through careful selection and customisation of containers.
From the composition of the jars and the selection of shapes to the origin of their manufacturing, we ensure complete traceability of the amphoras, thus guaranteeing transparency and quality. As a human-scale company, we support our clients from initial consultation through after-purchase follow-up, providing tailored expertise.
In 2024, to mark our expansion into the world of creators of all kinds of quality beverages, Vin et Terre becomes V&T Amphores.
Amphorae · jars
for ageing wines, beers, spirits
V&T AMPHORES
Artisanal manufacturing, capacities from 80 to 1200L
Advantages of our amphoras
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Diversification of the micro-oxygenation rates depending on the material
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Preservation of fruit quality and authenticity of aromas
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Promotion of ionic exchanges and tactile qualities
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Creation of special cuvées
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Production of light, fruity and digestible beverages
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Addition of delicacy, minerality and freshness
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Perfect hygiene promoted
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Reduction or elimination of additives
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Good thermal insulation
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Durability superior to that of barrels
Earth, a natural choice
Containers (called crystalline) made of terracotta, natural stoneware, technical ceramics or granite are ideal for aging wines, beers, spirits, as well as ciders and meads, while allowing you to use fewer additives.
Their porosity provides regular oxygenation , like an oak barrel, but unlike the latter, it does not impart any additional taste or odour.
Our quality
Our jars comply with European regulations for ceramics intended for food contact:
CE 1935/2004
CE 2023 / 2006
Traceability
Our jars have a serial number that ensures traceability of the clay from the quarry to the amphora in your cellar.
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 hand of Man
Just like in winemaking, it is the hand of Man that shapes each of our jars.
A true ancestral and artisanal expertise, upheld with the utmost respect for tradition. Just as every beverage you create is unique, so is each jar.
Our terracotta and natural stoneware containers are handcrafted using natural clays sourced from renowned quarries.
Amphorae and jars
Amphorae are often mentioned when discussing aging or vinification in ceramic containers.
In reality, it is more appropriate to speak of jars, as an amphora is merely a small chapter in the long history of the jar—a large clay vessel with a wide opening, an ovoid shape, and no handles.
As for the amphora, which appeared in the 3rd–4th millennium BCE, it is a two-handled vessel, typically ending at the lower part with a pointed base or a narrow foot, primarily used for transporting and storing goods. Designed for single-use, the amphora was essentially the ancient equivalent of today's bottle.