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A long-standing<\/mark> ally of mankind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For centuries, mankind has recognized the exceptional properties<\/strong> of cork oak and its bark. In ancient Greece, cork was mainly used to stopper amphorae containing olive oil and wine barrels, or to make fishing tackle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between the 15th and 16th centuries, the Portuguese favored cork oak for navigation and the parts most exposed to the elements, considering it the best material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 16th century, German druggists rediscovered the virtues of cork as a bottle stopper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first cork factories were built around 1760. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In France, the monk Dom P\u00e9rignon<\/strong> used cork to seal the famous champagne wine that bears his name. Since then, the cork industry has gone from strength to strength. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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An exceptional raw material<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The choice of this raw material is by no means a matter of chance. Natural cork meets the requirements of renowned winemakers around the world and the expectations of the most demanding consumers. <\/p>\n\n

Cork is distinguished by its impermeability<\/strong>, resulting from the counter-pressure exerted by the gases present in its cells and the presence of suberin<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

The natural cork stopper is the best guarantee for preserving fine wines<\/strong>. In fact, cork stoppers allow wine to breathe over time, ensuring perfect ageing<\/strong> for wines requiring bottle maturation. <\/p>\n\n

The quality of our raw materials is our primary commitment.<\/em> <\/p>\n\n

Cork, the plant material so carefully harvested by man, possesses unique qualities unrivalled to this day, including : <\/p>\n\n

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