Pros
The porosity of cork allows a microscopic exchange with oxygen between the inside and the outside of the bottle, allowing the wine to mature and evolve, modifying its aromas and gustatory perceptions.
…. And cons
The cork has many qualities, but is not free from defects.
First of all, the raw material is increasingly scarce.
Moreover, with the cork, there is always a risk of the "corky smell" that forces us to throw a wine, which - maybe - we bought years before and jealously kept in the cellar waiting for the right time to drink it. What a bad thing!! The “corked” smell is given by a parasitic fungus :Armillaria Mellea. It attacks the cork plant developing an unpleasant smell.
Our choice as wine producer varies depending on the type of wine
DIAM Corks are "technological corks" that offer perfect homogeneity and control of the different levels of permeability, are our choice for our wines IGT Petali, Chianti Classico, Chianti Classico Riserva.
As for our most important wines such as Grande Selezione, Tuscan IGT Tangano and Vino Santo, we use one-piece natural corks.
In recent years we are looking for alternatives to the classic natural cork. The perfect cap should be just functional from a technical point of view, to be able to overcome the limits of availability and to be more sustainable, without losing charm, if possible.
The search for the perfect stopper continues!
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