The Choice of Stopper: Ensuring Quality, Longevity, Sustainability, and Success in High-Quality Spirits and Liquor Packaging
The selection of the stopper is crucial to ensure the quality, longevity, sustainability, and success of packaging for high-quality spirits and liquors. Cork stoppers have been the preferred choice for centuries due to their unique properties. However, with technological advancements and new market demands, innovative alternatives such as the microgranulated cork stopper by Grupo Torrent have emerged. This advanced solution perfectly combines the tradition of natural cork powder with technological innovation.
High-Performance microgranulated cork stopper
Our microgranulated cork stopper, with excellent mechanical and organoleptic properties, is the result of our over a hundred years of experience in cork and the application of the latest moulding technology. It maintains the beneficial characteristics of natural cork, such as its elasticity and sealing capability, but with improved consistency and quality. The use of microgranulated cork stoppers is ideal for spirits, liquors, or still wines. Due to its quality and versatility, it is an ideal option for Bartops closure solutions.
Benefits of Grupo Torrent’s microgranulated cork stopper
- Consistency and quality
Our microgranulated cork stoppers offer uniform quality, reducing the risk of defects and ensuring a perfect seal for every bottle. This is achieved through precise control over the size and shape of the cork particles used. - Reduction of TCA
TCA (trichloroanisole) is the compound responsible for the “cork taint” in spirits, liquors, and wines. Microgranulated cork stoppers undergo cleaning and purification processes that almost entirely eliminate the presence of TCA, thus minimizing the risk of contamination. - Sustainability
Our microgranulated cork stopper is a 100% sustainable product. Cork is a renewable and biodegradable material. The production of microgranulated cork stoppers utilizes by-products of the cork industry, contributing to a more efficient and sustainable resource management. This approach reduces waste and promotes eco-friendly practices in the wine industry. - Versatility
These stoppers are suitable for a wide range of wines, spirits, and liquors. Their ability to maintain the integrity of the products over long periods makes them a versatile choice for producers and winemakers.
Manufacturing process of the microgranulated cork stopper
The manufacturing process of the microgranulated cork stopper begins with the collection of natural cork, which is ground into fine particles. These particles undergo an intensive cleaning process to remove impurities and unwanted compounds. Subsequently, the clean particles are mixed with safe adhesives and compressed into moulds under high pressure to form the stoppers. Finally, the stoppers undergo rigorous quality controls to ensure their performance and safety.
Impact of our microgranulated cork stopper on the spirits and wine industry
The microgranulated cork stopper has had a significant impact on the spirits, liquors, and still wines industry. By offering a solution that combines the best characteristics of natural cork with advanced production technologies, these stoppers have gained acceptance among winemakers worldwide. The reduction in TCA risk and consistency in performance have improved the perception of cork as a sealing material, driving its use in an increasingly competitive market.
Specific treatments according to content
Depending on the type of content to be sealed, our microgranulated cork stopper will undergo specific treatments:
- Torrent MicroTek White Spirits
For white spirits, we apply a special disinfection treatment that allows us to extract tannins from the cork. This ensures that the liquid (gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, etc.) remains unaltered in colour over time in the bottle. - Torrent MicroTek Aged Spirits
For high-alcohol content spirits that have undergone long ageing processes such as whisky, tequila, rum, cognac, brandy, and generally the VS-VSOP-XO-RESERVES and GRAND RESERVES categories, we use higher density microgranulated corks to ensure they continue evolving for the duration they remain in the bottle. - Torrent MicroTek Wines
- White Wines: For white wines, we use microgranulated corks that allow for maximum airtightness to prevent oxidation in the short term.
- Red and Aged Wines: For red wines or wines that have been aged for years, such as VORS wines, we produce a cork specially adapted to their characteristics since they are less vulnerable to oxygen.
Our microgranulated cork stoppers represent a significant evolution in the sealing technology of wines, spirits, and liquors. By combining sustainability, quality, and performance, they offer an innovative solution that meets the demands of both producers and wine consumers. With their ability to maintain the integrity of wine and their eco-friendly approach, the microgranulated cork stopper is set to play a key role in the future of the wine industry.