A MATCH MADE

IN HEAVEN.

CULTURE, NATURE,

FUTURE.

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Making a wine, a great wine, requires passion and wisdom. Imprisoning its many flavours and aromas in a bottle requires knowledge and, above all, a seal of unquestionable quality, a stopper of the purest cork.
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NA BIODIVERSIDADE.
E NA DIVERSIDADE.

DID YOU KNOW THAT PORTUGAL HAS THE WORLD'S LARGEST AREA OF CORK OAK FOREST?

the cork oak forest is one of the richest ecosystems in the world. portugal concentrates 34% of the world's area of cork oak forests, corresponding to an area of 736 thousand hectares and 23% of the national forest.
one of the 35 hotspots of the biodiversity.
(on the same level as the amazon and borneo)
37
species
of mammals
160
species
of birds
24
species of
reptiles
and amphibians
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NA BIODIVERSIDADE.
E NA DIVERSIDADE.

cork oak forests have unique characteristics that permit the extensive absorption of co2 from the atmosphere.
cork oak forests help to control erosion, regulate the water cycle and combat desertification and global warming.
the cork oak forest can retain 14,000,000 tons of co2 each year.
A montado is an area that is more sparsely populated with trees (the typical landscape of the alentejo), resembling savannah, and where the cork oak is the predominant species.
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CONFIE
NA BIODIVERSIDADE.
E NA DIVERSIDADE.

In addition to its quality and authenticity, cork is a sustainable product.

it is not necessary to cut the cork to extract its bark.
it can be removed without damaging the tree, being regenerated afterwards.
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a natural choice. a decisive factor for the success of your business.

More than 12 billion bottles are closed every year with cork, keeping all the qualities  of this nectar intact for centuries.
The brands of wine that use cork stoppers showed higher annual growth in sales and more stable prices than those
that opt for alternatives closures such as aluminium capsules and synthetic stoppers.
learn more
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there are choices that are unquestionable.

the best wine producers in the world prefer cork stoppers.

and true connoisseurs of wine do not want to forgo the ritual of opening a bottle with a cork stopper.
Because cork stoppers are a detail that makes the difference.
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the cork stopper retains every 112 grams co2.

the cork oak has a unique ability to absorb co2 from the atmosphere.

the cork oak forest can retain 14,000,000 tons of co2 each year.
a plastic closure emits
10x
times more co2 than a cork stopper.
an aluminium cap closures emits
24x
times more co2 than a cork stopper.
learn more
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Cork stopper is a fundamental choice that adds value to the wine.

U.S.A*
93
%
of consumers associate the natural cork stopper with quality wine.
* Tragon Corporation (Wine Closures Research Update 2013)
SPAIN*
92
%
prefer cork stoppers.
*Iniciativa CORK (2012)
BRAZIL*
80
%
of consumers believe that noble wines should have natural cork stoppers and they are willing to pay more for a bottle of wine sealed with cork.
*Conecta, in partnership with Ibope (2005)
ITALY*
85
%
of enthusiasts of wine consider that natural cork is the best closure to ensure the quality of the wine.
* AstraRicerche (2014)
SPAIN*
86
%
of consumers consider that cork stoppers best preserve quality.
*Iniciativa CORK (2012)
china*
84
%
prefer to buy wines with cork closure.
*CTR Market Research (2014)
FRANCE*
84
%
of consumers refer that natural cork is synonymous of quality.
*OpinionWay (2014)
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“As closure we use exclusively cork stoppers, we still prefer this very proven method. Wine professionals often ask me why we don’t use for rapid consumption wines, such as Côtes-du-Rhone whites and rosés, alternative closures and, in particular, screw-caps. My answer is that wine isn´t just a technique, is also emotion, and behind this emotion there are people.”
video
philippe guigal, domaine e. guigal
“Natural cork is better for wine and better for the planet, and that means it’s better for our customers. We made the decision that we would begin 2015 sealing 100% of the bottles of our wines with natural cork.”
video
christopher silva, the ceo of st. francis winery & vineyards in sonoma
“We use cork because is better for our wines and is consistent with our commitment to sustainability.”
“We also recognize and value the fact that consumers associate cork with higher quality wines, which is another important reason for us to use this closure, and we are proud to be part of this campaign.”
video
wineries: bogle vineyards, francis ford coppola winery, grgich hills estate, jordan vineyard & winery, and rutherford ranch winery.
“we make cava that is aged over 150 years and it is closed with a cork stopper, of course. Its use is indisputable."
“The behaviour of cork is much better, its slow permeability promotes 'crianza' and the evolution of the cava. "
video
technical director of freixenet, josep buján
"Cork is a reliable closure"
video
bernard magrez
"Cork is synonymous with longevity and quality”
video
chief of cellar domaine, of romanee conti, bernard noblet
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CONTACT US

apcor

av. comendador henrique amorim,
nº580 apartado 100
4536-904 sta maria de lamas
portugal
realcork.org
download pdf
tel. +351 227 474 040
fax +351 227 474 049
e-mail realcork@apcor.pt
© property of portuguese Cork Association
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WINE&CORK

A MATCH MADE

IN HEAVEN.

CULTURE, NATURE,

FUTURE.

discover more
SCROLL
pt
en
Making a wine, a great wine, requires passion and wisdom. Imprisoning its many flavours and aromas in a bottle requires knowledge and, above all, a seal of unquestionable quality, a stopper of the purest cork.

TRUST BIODIVERSITY.
AND IN DIVERSITY.

did you know that portugal has the world's largest area of cork oak forest?

the cork oak forest is one of the richest ecosystems in the world.
Portugal concentrates 34% of the world's area of cork oak forests, corresponding to an area of 736 thousand hectares and 23% of the national forest.
one of the 35 hotspots of the biodiversity.
(on the same level as the amazon and borneo)
37
species
of mammals
24
species of
reptiles and amphibians
160
species
of birds
160
24
species
of birds
species of
reptiles and
amphibians
learn more

WHAT IS THE ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF THE CORK OAK FOREST?

cork oak forests have unique characteristics that permit the extensive absorption of co2 from the atmosphere.
cork oak forests help to control erosion, regulate the water cycle and combat desertification and global warming.
the cork oak forest can retain 14,000,000 tons of co2 each year.
a montado is an area that is more sparsely populated with trees (the typical landscape of the alentejo), resembling savannah, and where the cork oak is the predominant species.

TRUST NATURE.

In addition to its quality and authenticity, cork is a sustainable product.

it is not necessary to cut the cork to extract its bark. it can be removed without damaging the tree, being regenerated afterwards.
ela pode ser retirada sem danificar a árvore, voltando a ser regenerada.

TRUST THE BEST.
ADD VALUE TO WINE.

A NATURAL CHOICE. A DECISIVE FACTOR FOR THE SUCCESS OF YOUR BUSINESS

More than 12 billion de bottles are closed every year with cork, keeping all the qualities of this nectar intact for centuries.
the brands of wine that use cork stoppers showed higher annual growth in sales and more stable prices than those that opt for alternatives closures such as aluminium capsules and synthetic stoppers.
than those that opt for alternatives closures such as aluminium capsules and synthetic stoppers.
the brands of wine that use cork stoppers showed higher annual growth in sales and more stable prices
than those that opt for alternatives closures such as aluminium capsules and synthetic stoppers.
as marcas de vinho que utilizam rolha de cortiça registam um maior crescimento anual de vendas e preços mais estáveis do que as que optam por vedantes alternativos, como as cápsulas de alumínio e os vedantes sintéticos.
learn more

TRUST PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS.

there are choices that are unquestionable.

the best wine producers in the world prefer cork stoppers.

and true connoisseurs of wine do not want to forgo the ritual of opening a bottle with a cork stopper.
Because cork stoppers are a detail that makes the difference.

SO, AGAINST FACTS THERE ARE NO ARGUMENTS

EVERY Cork Stopper RETAINS 112 grams co2 .

the cork oak has a unique ability to absorb co2 from the atmosphere.

the cork oak forest can retain 14,000,000 tons of co2 each year.
a plastic closure emits
10x
times more co2 than a cork stopper.
an aluminium cap closures emits
24x
times more co2 than a cork stopper.
learn more

TRUST THE CHOICE OF THE CONSUMER. NUMBERS SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES.

Cork stopper is a fundamental choice that adds value to the wine.

U.S.A*
93
%
of consumers associate the natural cork stopper with quality wine.
* Tragon Corporation (Wine Closures Research Update 2013)
ITALY*
85
%
of enthusiasts of wine consider that natural cork is the best closure to ensure the quality of the wine.
* AstraRicerche (2014)
china*
84
%
prefer to buy wines with cork closure.
*CTR Market Research (2014)
SPAIN*
92
%
prefer cork stoppers
*Iniciativa CORK (2012)
SPAIN*
86
%
of consumers consider that cork stoppers best preserve quality
*Iniciativa CORK (2012)
BRAZIL*
80
%
of consumers believe that noble wines should have natural cork stoppers and they are willing to pay more for a bottle of wine sealed with cork.
*Conecta, in partnership with Ibope (2005)
FRANCE*
84
%
of consumers refer that natural cork is synonymous of quality
*OpinionWay (2014)

Trust in knowledge.
A guarantee to go further.

“As closure we use exclusively cork stoppers, we still prefer this very proven method. Wine professionals often ask me why we don’t use for rapid consumption wines, such as Côtes-du-Rhone whites and rosés, alternative closures and, in particular, screw-caps. My answer is that wine isn´t just a technique, is also emotion, and behind this emotion there are people.”
video
philippe guigal, domaine e. guigal
“Natural cork is better for wine and better for the planet, and that means it’s better for our customers. We made the decision that we would begin 2015 sealing 100% of the bottles of our wines with natural cork.”
video
christopher silva, the ceo of st. francis winery & vineyards in sonoma
“We use cork because is better for our wines and is consistent with our commitment to sustainability.”  “We also recognize and value the fact that consumers associate cork with higher quality wines, which is another important reason for us to use this closure, and we are proud to be part of this campaign.”
video
Wineries: bogle vineyards, francis ford coppola winery, grgich hills estate, jordan vineyard & winery, and rutherford ranch winery.
“we make cava that is aged over 150 years and it is closed with a cork stopper, of course. Its use is indisputable." “The behaviour of cork is much better, its slow permeability promotes 'crianza' and the evolution of the cava. "
video
technical director of freixenet, josep buján
"Cork is a reliable closure"
video
bernard magrez
"Cork is synonymous with longevity and quality”
video
chief of cellar domaine, of romanee conti, bernard noblet

CONTACT US

apcor

av. comendador henrique amorim,
nº580 apartado 100
4536-904 sta maria de lamas
portugal
realcork.org
download pdf
tel. +351 227 474 040
fax +351 227 474 049
e-mail realcork@apcor.pt
© PROPERTY OF PORTUGUESE CORK ASSOCIATION