Dramatic decline in cork taint
The 2010 'world championship of wine', the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, has added further weight to evidence of a dramatic decline in cork-related wine faults. Of almost 7000 bottles opened at the prestigious event only one per cent were identified as being affected by 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (TCA).
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100% Cork campaign launched
The overwhelming preference of American wine drinkers for wines sealed with natural cork closures is being reinforced through a new promotional campaign titled 100% Cork. Find out more at www.100percentcork.org
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Report strengthens green credentials
Corticeira Amorim, has continued to build on its strong environmental credentials through a series of initiatives outlined in its fourth Sustainability Report. Among the highlights are a 16 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and the recycling of 662 tonnes of natural cork.
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Corticeira Amorim 2009 Sustainability Report |
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World Expo pavilion a showcase for cork
The stunning Portugal Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo 2010 is a showcase for natural cork - and Amorim. Cork, supplied by Amorim, is displayed on the building’s facade, as an element of the aesthetic design, as a flooring material and in several technical solutions.
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Amorim seals world’s oldest whisky
Corticeira Amorim’s new Top Series® premium cork closure range is quickly making its mark at the top-end of the spirits market having been chosen to seal the world's oldest bottled single malt whisky - a 70-year-old Mortlach whisky released by Scottish merchant Gordon & MacPhail.
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ReCORK on a strong footing
ReCORK by Amorim, a US-based cork recycling program, continues to build momentum with the announcement of a major partnership with a Canadian shoe manufacturer, strategic agreements with leading US wine trade associations and a strong re-branding program that is raising its consumer profile.
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“Outstanding” Amorim takes sustainability award
Amorim has again been praised for its environmental practices, claiming an ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability Award’ at the inaugural Drinks Business Green Awards in London. Amorim was acknowledged for the work undertaken in its production facilities and in cork forestry.
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Trial positive for cork
A wine closure trial conducted by leading UK retail chain Somerfield has proven positive for cork and in particular Amorim’s high-tech Neutrocork seal. The trial is comparing the performance of Neutrocork and a synthetic closure on an Italian chardonnay over 12 months.
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UK supermarkets back Amorim’s FSC cork
Two leading supermarket chains in the United Kingdom have committed to using Amorim’s environmentally friendly FSC corks in 2010. Sainsbury’s will become the first retailer to make all its corks FSC certified, while The Co-operative Group has also committed to Amorim’s environmentally friendly natural cork closures.
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Further support for cork quality in USA
The performance of natural cork as a wine closure continues to win support in the US with the Washington-based French Wine Society emphasising that cork-related taint was not an issue at its annual conference staged in October.
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European Wine Bloggers Conference sponsorship
Amorim has continued its support of the annual European Wine Bloggers Conference (EWBC), with a ‘gold sponsorship’ of the 2009 event. The conference was held in Lisbon, Portugal, from 30 October to 1 November.
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No stone unturned in quest for quality
Pago de Vallegarcía owner Alfonso Cortina de Alcocer has left no stone unturned in his efforts to develop a winery of outstanding quality. In fact, it appears as though the stones unearthed during construction have been artistically deployed in the stunning architect-designed building that sits in the middle of the vineyard.
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Cork recycling takes flight
ReCORK America, a wine cork recycling program developed by Amorim, has received another boost to its rapid growth with an agreement to recycle used wine corks at American Airlines’ Admirals Club locations throughout the US.
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Cork a key to success in US market
The preference for natural cork as a wine closure in the United States has been underlined with the release of two new studies as well as the outstanding success of a cork-sealed New Zealand wine in this major market.
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‘Save Miguel’ wins at Oenovideo festival
Amorim’s innovative ‘Save Miguel’ video has won two prestigious awards at Oenovideo — the International Grape and Wine Film Festival. The production was awarded ‘Best Original Screenplay’ and collected the ‘Peoples’ Choice Award’. Almost 100 films were entered in the 2009 competition.
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Acquamark ® — natural cork coated in technology
Acquamark®, a natural cork stopper manufactured with cutting-edge technology, is the latest product from Amorim, the world leader in wine stoppers. Environmentally-friendly, the Acquamark® cork is extracted from fully renewable natural sources before undergoing technically-rich processing to deliver superior performance in sealing capacity and wine preservation. It is also fully recyclable and biodegradable. Find out more at www.acquamark.com
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TCA not a major problem in US says industry leader
A leading American professor of enology and wine judge has stated that TCA is no longer a major problem for the United States wine industry. In the May/June 2009 edition of Vineyard & Winery Management, Dr Christian Butzke said TCA was no longer a major issue from both a consumer and winemaker perspective.
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Research validates cork’s green credentials
The environmental benefits of natural cork stoppers over alternative wine closures have been highlighted in an independent life cycle analysis released by Corticeira Amorim. The PricewaterhouseCoopers study found that carbon dioxide emissions — a key factor in global warming — resulting from the life cycle of a screwcap are 24 times higher than a natural cork stopper, while a plastic stopper is responsible for 10 times more CO2 than a natural cork.
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2008 Amorim Life Cycle Analysis Final Report (1 MB)
2008 Amorim Life Cycle Analysis Presentation (1.3 MB)
2008 Amorim Life Cycle Analysis Presentation [French] (1.6 MB) |
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‘Save Miguel’ wins global appeal
An innovative educational campaign promoting the environmental qualities of cork oak forests and natural cork products has secured a strong global presence. The ‘Save Miguel’ campaign - which features an educational website and online video - has reached hundreds of thousands of consumers worldwide.
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