+ de 50mm Stave thickness
20kL Max. capacity
75+ Years of craftsmanship
J. Dias Cooperage — Large Formats

Large
Formats.

Vats and foudres up to 5,000L in French oak and chestnut.
Delivered ready to work in your home.

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Our Philosophy

Scale with conscience.

We don't produce containers. We engineer maturation vessels designed to last generations.

Every project stems from a balance between cooperage tradition and applied engineering. We shape wood and stainless steel with equal precision - because scale only holds value when it preserves identity.

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Scale never compromises elegance.

Designed for wineries, breweries, and distilleries demanding absolute consistency. Our large formats act as technical tools for controlled micro-oxygenation - essential for structural evolution, color stability, and aromatic integration.

The choice for producers who understand that precision is the ultimate luxury.

75+ Years of Experience
4 Generations
200 HL Scalability
Construction detail — J. Dias staves
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Precision Engineering
+ de 50mm
Minimum technical stave thickness

The stave thickness is a deliberate technical choice. The 50mm represent a rigorous balance between structural strength, thermal stability, and oxygen transfer control - essential parameters for extended aging.

Beyond mere size, what defines the outcome is how this thickness interacts with wood selection and vessel curvature, ensuring harmonious evolution and consistency.

What we age

One tool,
infinite expressions.

Wine

Vats and foudres in French oak or chestnut. Controlled micro-oxygenation that integrates tannins, sets color, and reveals the full complexity of the terroir. The ideal vessel for aging wines.

1000 – 20.000 LVolume
Oak / ChestnutMaterial

Beer

Wooden tanks for demanding craft breweries. Notes of vanilla, coconut, and spice that elevate Stouts, Porters, and Sour Ales. An inimitable aromatic signature in every batch.

1000 – 20.000 LVolume
Oak / ChestnutMaterial

Spirits

From whisky to brandy, aguardente to rum. Vessels for distilleries needing scale aging consistency without losing the depth of handcrafted wood.

1.000 – 20.000 LVolume
Oak / ChestnutMaterial
Technical protocol

Activation Protocol

Mandatory procedure that guarantees the health and longevity of the vat for decades.

Day 01

Slow Filling

Cold, clean, unchlorinated water. Filling should be gradual-no more than 20% per hour-for safe and even expansion of the wood fibers.

Days 02-06

Joint Inspection

Visual check of staves and metal hoops. Minor weeping is normal and will cease once the staves are fully hydrated.

Day 07

Complete Sealing

Confirmation of absolute watertightness. The aging liquid should only be introduced after this full hydration period.

Delivery & Installation

From the cooperage to the cellar,
no middlemen.

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Up to 5,000 L

Leave our facility fully assembled, tested, and certified. They arrive ready to position, requiring no additional labor.

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5.000 L+

For massive volumes, we deploy our team of master coopers to your facility. On-site assembly with artisanal precision on an industrial scale.

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Premium Hardware

Aseptic tasting valves, 316 stainless steel manway doors, integrated stands, filters, and thermometers. Every accessory is built to last decades.

J. Dias Certified

Reconditioned
Large Vats.

We occasionally have second-hand vats and foudres, inspected and regenerated by our technical team. Neutral vessels, stabilized and fully guaranteed.

  • Full technical inspection✓ Included
  • Stave regeneration✓ Included
  • Chemical Analysis✓ Included
  • J. Dias Quality✓ Guaranteed
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Reconditioned Vat — J. Dias Certified
Next Step

Start your Project.

Our technical team is ready to develop the ideal solution for your scale and your product.

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