Choosing the right closure for wine bottles is a crucial decision for winemakers, as it directly affects the quality, aging potential, and environmental impact of the wine. In recent years, alternative closure materials, such as aluminum and plastic, have emerged alongside traditional cork stoppers. But which one is better for your wine?

When it comes to sealing wine bottles, one material has stood the test of time and emerged as the preferred choice of winemakers and wine lovers alike—cork. Derived from the bark of cork oak trees, cork stoppers have been used for centuries, and their natural properties make them the perfect choice for preserving and aging wine.

What is cork and why is it used to seal wine? How are cork stoppers made? What are the different types of cork stoppers? Find all the answers here.

Just because natural cork stoppers are a more expensive option doesn’t mean they aren’t worth the investment. There are plenty of reasons to choose natural cork stoppers over synthetic alternatives. Let’s take a look at some of them.

This year, from September 24 to 30, Lafitte Cork is proud to participate in the FSC Forest Week campaign organized by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The campaign highlights the value of forests and how choosing sustainably sourced products can help create resilient forests for the future.

Lafitte Chile has obtained BRCGS Packaging Certification.

Discover how the harvesting process is carried out.