Used during the second stage of fermentation when the wine needs to be protected from air.

6 gallon carboy or 1 gallon jugs are ideal. The wine can be seen bubbling and the clearing process observed. Glass is easily cleaned and does not absorb air. Because plastic containers do absorb air, which turns wine brown and changes its flavor, they are not recommended. Poly grade plastic barrels are fine.

While everyone appreciates the traditional qualities of wooden barrels, they can cause many problems unless they are handled by experts. As a beginner or for relatively small batches nothing compares to glass.

All are effective. Glass looks pretty, but are easily broken

We recomend a carboy handel.