LUSO BARREL
Based just south of Porto, our small cooperage specialises in producing virgin oak barrels, used port wine barrels (and other used barrels) and STR casks. Our work is evenly split between crafting new virgin oak barrels and refurbishing used barrels, including Port, Madeira and Sherry barrels, as well as other barrels sourced from a variety of origins.
Now in its third generation, our cooperage began 80 years ago, repairing barrels for the Port wine trade. Today, we are a global export business, supplying barrels worldwide. Over the last 20 years, we’ve invested significantly in modern cooperage machinery to complement the skills of our expert coopers, allowing us to increase production while maintaining exceptional quality.
Northern Portugal has a rich cooperage tradition, with generations of skilled craftsmen and lower costs than in many other European countries, making it possible to offer outstanding quality at competitive prices. We take immense pride in the skill of our coopers and always welcome visitors to see our craftsmanship firsthand.
Most of our work with used barrels focuses on refurbishing locally sourced Port and Madeira barrels. We take great care to preserve their unique flavours while ensuring they remain watertight and ready for filling. To maintain their character, we replace staves only with wood from barrels in the same batch, keep a few litres of original Port inside to prevent drying, and never use sulphur. For us, protecting the magic of these barrels is a true source of pride.