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The positive impact of cork stoppers on the quality of sparkling wines

The positive impact of cork stoppers on the quality of sparkling wines

July 2, 2024
Several options of sparkling cork stoppers exist in the market nowadays, from 100% agglomerated or micro-granulated, to corks with one, two, or three natural cork discs obtained from high-quality cork, plus an agglomerated cork body. The differences in the physical and chemical composition of these stoppers are significant. While agglomerated and micro-granulated cork stoppers use a higher percentage of binder in their composition, cork stoppers with natural discs have a lower binder content...
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PE.DI unveils results from the first on-Site study on the impact of crown caps on sparkling wines

PE.DI unveils results from the first on-Site study on the impact of crown caps on sparkling wines

May 30, 2024
This study is the result of a collaborative effort primarily involving Virginie Thollin (consultant for PE.DI of the Crealis group), Gérard Liger-Belair (Effervescence & Champagne Team - GSMA – UMR CNRS 7331 – University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne), and Bertrand Robillard (Institut Œnologique de Champagne).
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Sparkling Wine Forum: the program of the 2nd edition unveiled and enriched for Italy

Sparkling Wine Forum: the program of the 2nd edition unveiled and enriched for Italy

April 30, 2024
The 2nd edition of the international symposium Sparkling Wine Forum, organized by the Champagne company EFFEVENT, will take place in Brescia (near Milan, Italy) on June 17 and 18, 2024. This annual event, held under the patronage of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), brings together leading researchers from the main sparkling wine-producing countries as well as companies in the sector around conferences and technical masterclasses to promote the latest innovations and...
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