Dugger
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I have finally got around to doing my RQ Italian Barbaresca ( in primary) and it comes with an oak spiral for the secondary. I have not used one of these before and am curious how you go about it. Do you put it in the carboy first and then rack wine in or add it after the wine is in the carboy ( you'd have to make sure there was head space). Do you try to "hang" them somehow in the carboy? Do they eventually sink or stay floating. Finally, I know it's a personal taste thing, but do most of you leave them in for a few months ( I usually bulk age for about 3-4 months before bottling)?
A lot of questions, i know, but I'd like to get an idea of how these things are usually handled.
Thanks .. Doug
A lot of questions, i know, but I'd like to get an idea of how these things are usually handled.
Thanks .. Doug