Winemaking Technique
Concrete Tank Aging
Aging Vessel
Concrete tank aging uses neutral cement vessels that allow slight micro-oxygenation without oak flavor, often adding a subtle mineral texture. The material's thermal mass also stabilizes fermentation and aging temperatures naturally.
Also known as: Concrete egg, Cement tank, Concrete vat
Purpose
Age wine with neutral micro-oxygenation and thermal stability.
Process stage
Aging
How it works
- Natural wines
- Rhône-style reds
- Minimal-intervention programs
Common wine styles
Common grape varieties
Common regions
Descriptors created
Descriptors reduced
Opposite techniques
Serving implications
Beginner explanation
Concrete is neutral like steel but breathes slightly — popular in natural wine circles.
Related ontology entities
- Syrah / Shiraz Wine Style
- Grenache Wine Style
- Chenin Blanc Wine Style
- Rhône Valley Wine Region
- Loire Valley Wine Region
- Barossa Valley Wine Region
- Mendoza Wine Region
- Earthy Descriptor
- Minerality Descriptor
- Unctuous Descriptor
- Chardonnay Grape Variety
- Cellar Temperature Serving