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Murganheira, one of Portugal’s leading sparkling wine producers, founded over 60 years ago, began using Amorim Cork’s tirage and three-disc cork stoppers in 2011, to seal its sparkling wines.

Winemaker Marta Lourenço explained that using Amorim’s stoppers has made a significant contribution to the unique qualities, character and flavour of Murganheira wines.

“We had sealed the first bottles with tirage stoppers in 2011 and initially I didn’t note any difference”, she explains. “But seven years later, when we tasted the wines, I was completely amazed. Our vintage sparkling wines are aged, on average, for 9-10 years and
using Amorim stoppers has delivered a huge improvement.”

Lourenço explained that using cork stoppers is perfectly aligned with Murganheira’s sustainability strategy, given that the winery has switched entirely to organic production, which she says has delivered far higher yields in the grape harvest.

“It’s amazing. A sparkling wine sealed 10 years ago with a cork stopper still has tremendous freshness and youthfulness, like a wine that is only two years old. And of course, it also contains all the aromatic components derived from the cork, which is a natural product, a gift from nature, that helps us produce an exceptional profile for the wine.”

In 2024 Murganheira produced its first batch of vintage sparkling wines 100% sealed with cork stoppers, with around 30,000 bottles. The company’s classic line and gastronomic line are sealed with two-disc cork stoppers, whereas Murganheira’s line of special sparkling wines are sealed with three-disc cork stoppers.

In addition to delivering a significant quality improvement Lourenço considers that cork stoppers are highly prized by customers because of their visual appeal. “Our cork stoppers are beautiful. They look amazing. This counts a great deal for customers. That’s why we implemented this transformation. We want to position Murganheira and our products using the best that Amorim has to offer us.”

Murganheira’s decision to partner with Amorim Cork is a sign of commitment to quality and tradition. By choosing Amorim Cork, Murganheira is not only enhancing the preservation and integrity of their sparkling wines but also embracing a more sustainable
product.

As Murganheira continues to uphold its legacy of excellence, this choice reinforces the brand’s reputation for producing wines that are not only delightful on the palate but also respectful of their cultural and environmental heritage.