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Amorim Cork has developed its new Bee W® bio-based beeswax coating for natural cork stoppers which further enhances their unique sealing properties.

Cork’s unique honeycomb structure has been compared to beeswax by several specialists, with over 800 million cells in each stopper. This is the first time that the two natural products are combined in the same solution.

The biopolymers used in Bee W® further reinforce the technical capacities of natural whole cork stoppers, delivering low and consistent oxygen ingress rates, and thereby enhancing bottle-to-bottle consistency of wine flavours and aromas in age-worthy wines.

One of the advantages of this precise control is that it enhances the preservation of sulphur dioxide in the wine.

Overall, Bee W® guarantees full aromatic freshness and expression of fruitiness of wines, while maximising their redox equilibrium. Completely invisible to the human eye, Bee W® is therefore an effective coating delivering sensory neutrality, while
ensuring the premium image of wine.