Winemaking Technique
Concrete Egg Aging
Aging Vessel
Concrete egg fermenters use an ovoid shape to create natural convection currents that keep lees in suspension without stirring. The form combines neutral vessel character with passive bâtonnage-like texture enhancement.
Also known as: Egg fermenter, Concrete egg fermenter
Purpose
Promote natural lees suspension and neutral aging in an ovoid vessel.
Process stage
Aging
How it works
- Textural whites
- Natural wine
- Experimental programs
Common wine styles
Common grape varieties
Common regions
Descriptors created
Opposite techniques
Serving implications
Beginner explanation
The egg shape moves lees around naturally — like automatic lees stirring.
Related ontology entities
- Chardonnay Wine Style
- Chenin Blanc Wine Style
- Viognier Wine Style
- Rhône Valley Wine Region
- Loire Valley Wine Region
- Napa Valley Wine Region
- Rich Descriptor
- Creamy Descriptor
- Unctuous Descriptor
- Chardonnay Grape Variety
- Cool Serving