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June 27

// SPARKLING WINES

CORK STOPPER //

Lafitte applies all of its expertise and technology to the production of micro-agglomerated corks for sparkling wines, which are manufactured using an individual molding system.

Made from the raw material used in the production of natural cork stoppers and discs.

The quantity, quality, and elastic recovery of the raw material source used ensure optimal mechanical performance to withstand the pressures of sparkling wines. In addition, the pre-balanced formulation contains food-grade microspheres (a chemically inert expanding agent), ensuring excellent physical and mechanical properties. The granules used in its production undergo our MaxClean process to reinforce the cork’s neutral organoleptic profile and ensure it does not interfere with the sensory profile of the wine produced by the winery.

Technical Information

  
    Length
    Diameter
    Density
    Chamfer
  
    48 ± 0.5
    30.5 ± 0.3
    275 ± 25
    NV ± 0.5
  
    mm
    mm
    Kg/m³
    mm

Length	Diameter	Density	Chamfer
48 ± 0.5	30.5 ± 0.3	275 ± 25	NV ± 0.5
mm	mm	Kg/m³	mm

— Use of cork stoppers up to six months after shipment;
—Cork is sensitive to temperature, humidity, and odors, so corks should be stored in places that are:
> clean, well-ventilated, and odor-free;
> where the temperature remains between 15ºC and 25ºC;
> where the relative humidity is between 50% and 65% (if it exceeds 65%, there is a risk of irreversible microbiological change).
— Use standard bottles;
— Periodically check the corking machine jaws, which must be clean and free of scratches (which cause creases in the cork);
— The ambient temperature should be between 15ºC and 20ºC;
— Bottle under vacuum or with CO2;
— Respect the nominal filling level of the bottles;
— Clean the machines and wine pipes before and after bottling;
— Do not compress the cork below 2⁄3 of its diameter (this causes changes in structure, poor recovery, or leaks);
— Insert the cork to a depth of 24mm ± 2mm after placing the muselet; — Bottles should not be placed in a horizontal position immediately after bottling. They must remain in an upright position for at least 3 minutes;
— Store and transport the product in accordance with regulatory standards.