Italian concrete wine tanks
Nico Velo Concrete Wine Tanks
NICO VELO is a well-established and prestigious manufacturer of reinforced Italian concrete wine tanks for wine fermentation and aging, with a full range of shapes and sizes to satisfy every need in the winemaking sector.
THE HIGHEST QUALITY CONCRETE WINE TANKS The company is situated at the foothills of the Italian Dolomites where Manu spent several summertime and winter vacations. "These mountains have always fascinated me for their majestic splendor." Nico Velo uses pristine materials such as sand and gravel from the riverbed of the Brenta river and has been making concrete tanks for almost 80 years proving their quality worldwide. Their concrete tanks are elegant and refined in form, combining technical and aesthetic requirements.
What is special about the Nico Velo tanks?
- Nico Velo builds tanks in one concrete pour with sophisticated molds that are visually beautiful and functional. The walls are thick and there is a lot of rebar for extra reinforcement. It will be worth every penny. Our tanks are heavy and built to last a very long time.
- The materials chosen to make a tank suitable for winemaking are indeed important, and Nico Velo has its own proprietary formula that is FDA approved.
- Nico Velo patented many years ago the use of thermoregulating tubes embedded in the tank's walls and floor. Industry leaders with the most efficient multi tube system.
- The accessories are beautiful and functional.
Why choose to work with ITEK WINE?
- ITEK WINE imports brewing and winemaking supplies like all Nico Velo Italian concrete wine tanks sizes and shapes in North America since 2013 and has established relationship with crane/rigging companies in several areas to insure a smooth unloading and install in your winery.
- The ITEK WINE's team is factory trained and will assist you every step of the way from the consultation phase, during delivery and for the life of the tanks.
- We established with Nico Velo many standard features for the modern winemaker. We thought of everything you might need, but let us know what else can make your ideal tank perfect.
Unique Design and personalization
Standard Features
Standard Features
Standard Features
-Sample valve
-2inch Triclover drain and racking ports with stainless butterfly valves
-Bottom manway with drip catch
-Two surface finishes and many colors
Top Lid options
Standard Features
Standard Features
-Top lid of various diameters and with smart drain channel
-Griddle for preventing man fall
Pumpover
Standard Features
Pumpover
-Fitting on collar for pumpover elbow and sprinkler
-Also available complete open top
Screens
Temperature Control
Pumpover
-Stainless screens behind racking and drain outlets, big and efficient yet easy to move
Temperature Control
Temperature Control
Temperature Control
-Patented Thermoregulation piping embed in the walls
-Two thermowells
-Tanknet mounting plate
Bases
Temperature Control
Temperature Control
-Square, Round, or anything that appeals to you and makes the tank stand up!
Shapes
Tulipe
Tulipe
Tulipe
The Tulipe is the most famous Nico Velo tank shape, installed in wineries across the world, built either with rounded interior or with 3% sloped floor suitable to ferment and age wine.
Available from 300gal. (12hl) up to 2,000gal. (75hl). NV can also build it up to 120hl (special shipping requirements apply).
Atlas
Tulipe
Tulipe
Introduced in 2020 the Atlas tank combines multiple geometrical shapes. It has a square profile but each side is rounded. Internal 3% sloped floor suitable to ferment and age wine.
Available from 1,056 gal (40hl) up to 1,585gal. (60hl).
Elegance
Stackable cube
Stackable cube
Very functional the Elegance Truncated pyramid is a cost effective alternative to the Tulipe and Atlas tanks, it still offers a narrow top helping you manage the grape fermenting cap.
Available from 290gal (11hl) up to 1,188gal. (45hl).
Stackable cube
Stackable cube
Stackable cube
New for 2021 is this 1,000 Liter concrete tank with many features.