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COMPARATIVE TASTING<\/strong><\/p>\n

The closure that defines the wine<\/span><\/h1>\n

How the cork influences the evolution of each bottle<\/span><\/p>\n

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April 2026<\/h5>\n

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At a time when the wine sector is paying increasing attention to every variable in the production process\u2014from vineyard to ageing\u2014some wineries are also beginning to look more closely at an element historically considered secondary: the closure.<\/p>\n

In this context, over recent months we have organised a series of comparative tastings with clients from different regions, with the aim of analysing the real influence of the cork on the evolution of wine over time.<\/p>\n

The methodology consisted of comparing different bottles of the same wine\u2014same base, same production and same ageing period\u2014altering only the type of closure used: natural cork and technical closure. The tests were carried out at different stages after bottling: three months, six months and one year.<\/p>\n

As Ra\u00fal Vigas explains: \u201cWhen we isolate the closure factor and keep all other variables constant, the impact on the wine\u2019s evolution becomes extraordinarily evident. These are nuances that are often not perceived in the short term, but emerge clearly as the wine begins to develop in bottle.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

During the sessions, participating winemakers observed that samples sealed with natural cork showed a more complex and harmonious evolution in the glass, with greater aromatic depth and a sense of progressive development. By contrast, wines sealed with technical closures appeared more linear\u2014technically correct, but with a more restrained sensory expression.<\/p>\n

Moreover, the longer the time in bottle, the more evident this difference became.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Beyond the organoleptic results, we highlight the value of these tastings as a tool for observation and learning for wineries. \u201cWhat was truly striking was not only the difference in the glass, but the reaction of participants: the initial silence, the surprise, and the immediate reflection on how small decisions at origin can significantly shape the final outcome of the wine,\u201d notes Vigas.<\/p>\n

From a broader perspective, Raquel de Nadal, Director of Sustainability and Innovation, emphasises that this type of analysis is closely aligned with a philosophy of continuous improvement: \u201cInnovation does not always mean introducing new processes or complex technologies; sometimes it means taking the time to observe more deeply elements that have always been there and better understanding their real impact on the final product.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

For this reason, we have begun conducting studies on clients\u2019 wines, fully aware of the impact that the choice of closure can have on their evolution, and we welcome any winery interested in carrying out these comparative tastings with their own wines.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

These experiences reinforce an increasingly shared idea among producers and technicians: wine is not fully defined in the winery, but continues to evolve silently in bottle, where the closure acts as a determining factor in its development<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

In a context where excellence is increasingly built on detail, studying closure performance ceases to be a secondary matter and becomes a strategic variable in the final quality of the wine.<\/p>\n

\u27f6 Should you wish to explore this type of comparison with your own wines, our technical team would be pleased to support you through tastings and trials with different closures.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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