A large wooden vat or cask used in winemaking, especially for fermentation and aging of wine.
From French 'cuve,' from Latin 'cupa' meaning barrel or tub. The term entered English through wine industry terminology.
Traditional wooden cuves impart subtle oak flavors that stainless steel tanks simply cannot replicate—which is why quality winemakers still use them despite being low-tech.
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