{"id":3181,"date":"2021-11-10T15:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T15:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tesa-cork.com\/blog\/mesures-tecniques-perfectes-tap-per-a-evitar-problemes-lembotellat-vi-escumos\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T18:08:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T16:08:30","slug":"the-perfect-size-stopper-for-hassle-free-bottling-of-sparkling-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tesa-cork.com\/en\/blog\/the-perfect-size-stopper-for-hassle-free-bottling-of-sparkling-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"The perfect size stopper for hassle-free bottling of sparkling wine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imprecise or inconsistent dimensions in batches of cork stoppers are the most common problems when it comes to bottling sparkling wines.<\/strong> Closing a bottle of sparkling wine with the wrong cork can cause serious flaws in the bottling process. As a result, some batches or deliveries may be delayed, or it could even cause breakage<\/strong> that can spoil the entire product, with the economic loss that this entails for the producer.<\/p>\n

Selecting the best stopper, with the right dimensions according to the CO2 pressure and bottle you are working with, is key to guaranteeing quality bottling<\/strong>. For this reason, in this article we will look at some of the typical problems that occur when using the wrong sizes or low-quality irregular batches of stoppers, and we will give you the most common universal dimensions, as a guide for good bottling.<\/p>\n

The importance of a good stopper<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many factors to consider throughout the wine production process. Each and every decision made will have a direct impact on the quality of the end product.<\/p>\n

Producing sparkling wines is so complex and offers so many possibilities that it has been researched over the course of history and is now a sophisticated and meticulous undertaking. In fact, winemakers dedicate all their efforts to looking after the details that are part of their end product. One such detail that makes the difference between a high quality product and a medium or low quality one is the choice of stopper<\/strong> for wine bottles. This is even more so when it comes to sparkling wines, since they need to maintain an adequate pressure to preserve the product in its optimum state.<\/p>\n

The best sparkling wine stoppers<\/strong> are made with natural cork<\/a> discs. This is a very suitable material for preserving wine, thanks to its characteristics:<\/p>\n