The cork stopper. From the first turned specimens to nowadays agglomerated versions, this publication explores this discret but sophisticated object.

It will be the occasion to visit the warm cork oak forest of south Portugal, to see more closely the inside of this sustainable industry, to investigate the whether extremely automated or hand making process of cork manufacturing. It will document the evolution of its shape through time and it will discuss its surprising properties for wine conservation. Eventually it will try to understand the reason of our strong attachment to this consumable item and its importance in the tasting ritual.

This publication features 60 original photographs of Amorim&Irmaos cork collection printed in trichromie, 30 illustrations in color, a text by Philippe Louguet, object theorist and a crossed interview between Stephane Derenencourt, wine consultant, Carlos de Jesus, communication director of Amorim and Miguel Mila, pioneer of Spanish design.

The cork stopper. From the first turned specimens to nowadays agglomerated versions, this publication explores this discret but sophisticated object.

It will be the occasion to visit the warm cork oak forest of south Portugal, to see more closely the inside of this sustainable industry, to investigate the whether extremely automated or hand making process of cork manufacturing. It will document the evolution of its shape through time and it will discuss its surprising properties for wine conservation. Eventually it will try to understand the reason of our strong attachment to this consumable item and its importance in the tasting ritual.

This publication features 60 original photographs of Amorim&Irmaos cork collection printed in trichromie, 30 illustrations in color, a text by Philippe Louguet, object theorist and a crossed interview between Stephane Derenencourt, wine consultant, Carlos de Jesus, communication director of Amorim and Miguel Mila, pioneer of Spanish design.