Preserving Purity, Energy and Terroir Expression
“We have found the ideal vessel to seek purity, freshness and identity”
Domaine de l’A
“Wineglobe is part of a process of respect for the terroir. The wine is more balanced and harmonious, but also lively and vibrant”
Chateau CORBIN
About Wineglobe
Preserving the purest expression of site, season and fruit.
Every maturation vessel influences a wine in its own way.
New French oak can bring structure, texture and aromatic complexity. Foudres provide gentle oxygen exchange. Concrete offers thermal stability and can build texture. Terracotta amphorae contribute their own unique textural expression without the addition of flavour. Stainless steel can preserve freshness through its inert and impermeable nature.
Wineglobe occupies a different space again. The philosophy is not based on what a vessel can contribute to a wine, but on what it can preserve
Crafted from borosilicate glass, it is designed to preserve the character, energy and terroir of a wine with extraordinary transparency, allowing vineyard, variety and vintage to remain at centre stage.
A Burgundian idea
The origins of Wineglobe lie in a simple observation made by Burgundian winemakers.
For more than 20 years, great Burgundy vintners would put the remaining wine in 20-liter demijohns. Before blending, they tasted the barrel and the demijohn separately. They always came to the same conclusion: they preferred the wine aged in glass to the wine aged in neutral barrels.
The question naturally followed:
What if there was a demijohn large enough to vinify and mature an entire parcel?
Wineglobe was born from that idea.
Why Wineglobe?
Winemakers working with Wineglobe commonly describe wines with:
Greater aromatic definition
Enhanced freshness and vitality
Increased precision and focus
Exceptional fruit purity
More transparent expression of terroir
Remarkable energy and length
For Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling base wines in particular, the results can be compelling.
Another tool in the winery
Wineglobe gives winemakers another lens through which to view their fruit.
Many wineries now mature the same parcel across several vessel types to understand how each influences the final wine, as well as to give blending options. Wineglobe frequently becomes the benchmark for fruit purity and site expression, helping inform decisions around oak selection, maturation regimes and blending.
Available in Australia in 220L and 400L
Wineglobe is now available in Australia in both 220L and 400L formats.
The original 220L vessel remains ideal for premium parcels, single vineyard selections and trial work, while the new 400L format delivers a significantly more attractive cost per litre option.
Both sizes deliver the same philosophy: preserving the truest expression of the wine itself.
Exclusive Australian agent
Pinnacle Oak is proud to represent Wineglobe in Australia on behalf of Famille Paetzold.
To discuss how Wineglobe might complement maturation programme, please contact us for technical information, pricing or availability.
FAQ
What types of wines can Wineglobe be used for? All wines where energy, purity and terroir preservation are the aim. Red, white, rose and sparkling base.
When should you use the Wineglobe? For elevage of all wines, and fermentation of white and rose wines.
How fragile are they? Borosilicate glass is the strongest and most resistant glass, however we recommend you use the Wineglobe accessories designed for this specific use.
What sizes are available? The most popular size is the 220L, however the new 400L Wineglobe will be shipping to Australia. On request, they can be available in 25L, 60L and 115L as well.
Where can I get more information? For further technical information, prices and availability, please email Andrew Munro at andrew@pinnacleoak.com.au
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