What makes us different?
The double layer of Sonoma by SAS concrete tanks
Advantages of concrete tanks
Thermal inertia
Due to its properties, concrete is not very sensitive to sudden temperature fluctuations. This translates into greater stability during the fermentation and ageing processes, which also leads to considerable energy savings.
Micro oxygenation
Thanks to its porosity, it is usually said that the concrete "breathes". This gives the wine better organoleptic characteristics. In ageing, concrete allows you to micro-oxygenate the wines without the aromatic impact of wood.
Micro-oxygenation enhances the sensation in the mouth, getting more unctuous, more complex wines. In addition, it stabilises and increases colour intensity, and it has been proven that it helps balance the fermentation of varieties with a tendency to reduction.
Moreover, the natural qualities of concrete favour the clarification and stabilisation of the wine.
Robust and durable
The natural qualities of concrete ensure a long life for the tank. The 8 models of Sonoma by SAS can last a minimum of 20 years due to their double-layer structure and 100 mm thickness. In comparison, alternative products such as oak barrels have a limited life of 4-5 years.
Terroir
Terroir
The neutrality of the concrete allows you to express the terroir, showing the virtues of the soil, the climate and the grape variety.
It makes the grape the main feature by preserving the aromas of the place where it comes from, providing authenticity and typicity to the wines.
Success stories
"Estamos muy contentos con vuestros depósitos aquí en Oregón y han tenido mucho éxito en los dos últimos años."
"Estoy realmente impresionado por la densidad del color resultante del hormigón en comparación con la del acero inoxidable."
"He diseñado todo el edificio en torno a mis depósitos de Sonoma Cast Stone."
Mark Mazzoni, Onólogo, Zialena Winery
"El hormigón proporciona al vino el mismo peso y textura que la fermentación de barril, pero en lugar de darle sabor a barril, le da el sabor al terreno donde se ha cose
"La fermentación en depósitos de hormigón oval es un componente fundamental que aporta minerales a nuestro Sauvignon Blanc Matanzas Creek Helena Bench. Los min
"Invertimos casi todo nuestro capital en barriles todos los años.
"En viñedos DeLoach hemos probado el barril NuBarrel en las últimas cosechas y estamos impresionados con los resultados que aporta a nuestros vinos.
