Superior cork quality without Grade 1 or 2 pricing!
These corks are identical to our standard Grade 3 cork product (W431), except that they have been sorted to a higher standard (US sorting). Our standard Grade 3 corks are assembled through what is called an "AC" sorting, the standard sorting and grading procedure for our cork supplier. To generate a "US" sorting, a standard lot of AC-sorted Grade 3 corks is re-sorted to remove the lowest quality 12% of the lot. As a result, this bag of corks is of generally higher quality and has less variation between the highest and lowest quality cork in the package. This package represents a higher level of quality without the huge jump in price that you would have to pay to move to Grade 2 or Grade 1 corks.
An optional vacuum device for the Zeus Large Format Bottle Corker. This model has an adpater designed to work with Farro brand 3L Glass Wine Bottles. The bottle interface was specifically machined for the Farro 3L bottle so that the o-ring makes an airtight seal during the corking process. Creating a vacuum in the bottle prior to corking removes oxygen but also reduces pressure in the headspace which can potentially cause corking issues. This vacuum adapter requires the connection of an air compressor to create the vacuum. See here for the vacuum device with adapter for 5L still wine bottles and Champagne bottles.
Professional-Grade Sealing: Robust design ensure consistent, secure corking of standard wine corks, ideal for home winemakers
Versatile Bottle Compatibility: Accommodates a wide range of bottle sizes, from 9.44" to 15.35" in height and up to 4.72" in diameter, providing flexibility for various wine bottles
Stable and Easy to Use: The floor-standing design provides exceptional stability, simplifying the corking process and ensuring a perfect seal every time
Effortlessly seal your wine bottles with the Grifo Wine Bottle Floor Corker. This robust corker floor corker with brass jaws provides professional-grade sealing for standard corks, accommodating a wide range of bottle sizes. Designed for stability and ease of use, it ensures a perfect, secure cork every time. Ideal for home winemakers and small-scale producers.
Specs:
Bottle Max. Diameter: 4.72" (120mm)
Bottle Min. Height: 9.44" (240mm)
Bottle Max. Height: 15.35" (390mm)
Suitable for Standard Corks
Max. Diameter: 1.18" (30mm)
Max. Height: 1.57" (40mm)
Brass Jaws
Dimensions: 25.6" x 17.7" x 35.4"
Weight: 20.9 lbs
Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.
Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 32 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.
Top diameter: 2-3/8 in, Length: 1-1/2 in, bottom diameter: 2-3/32 in. Made in Portugal.
Superior cork quality for those needing a little extra confidence for longer ageing!
A standard length and diameter single punch cork in a high quality grading at a reasonable price. Corks are typically graded on a scale of 1-10, 1 being the best score, based on the degree of porousness that the actual punch of cork exhibits. Cork trees that show a higher population of worms or fungi tend to yield cork crops which are more porous. As a result, this bag of corks is of generally higher quality and has less variation between the highest and lowest quality cork in the package.
These corks are harvested and punched in Portugal, like the majority of the rest of the corks available today. They are processed, sorted, prepped and packaged here in Northern California.
An optional vacuum device for the Zeus Large Format Bottle Corker. This model has an adpater designed to work with Farro brand Champagne Bottles from 750mL to 1.5L. The bottle interface was specifically machined for the Farro Champagne bottles so that the o-ring makes an airtight seal during the corking process. Creating a vacuum in the bottle prior to corking removes oxygen but also reduces pressure in the headspace which can potentially cause corking issues. This vacuum adapter requires the connection of an air compressor to create the vacuum. See here for the vacuum device with adapter for 3L still wine bottles and 5L still wine bottles.
Professional-Grade Sealing: Robust design ensure consistent, secure corking of standard wine corks, ideal for home winemakers
Versatile Bottle Compatibility: Accommodates a wide range of bottle sizes, from 9.44" to 15.35" in height and up to 4.72" in diameter, providing flexibility for various wine bottles
Stable and Easy to Use: The floor-standing design provides exceptional stability, simplifying the corking process and ensuring a perfect seal every time
Effortlessly seal your wine bottles with the Grifo Wine Bottle Floor Corker. This robust corker floor corker with chrome jaws provides professional-grade sealing for standard corks, accommodating a wide range of bottle sizes. Designed for stability and ease of use, it ensures a perfect, secure cork every time. Ideal for home winemakers and small-scale producers.
Specs:
Bottle Max. Diameter: 4.72" (120mm)
Bottle Min. Height: 9.44" (240mm)
Bottle Max. Height: 15.35" (390mm)
Suitable for Standard Corks
Max. Diameter: 1.18" (30mm)
Max. Height: 1.57" (40mm)
Chrome Jaws
Dimensions: 25.6" x 17.7" x 35.4"
Weight: 20.9 lbs
Efficient and Easy Corking: Significantly faster and easier to use than handheld or bench-mounted corkers. Compact Storage: Removable legs and lever allow for easy disassembly and storage. Versatile Cork Compatibility: Works with both natural and synthetic corks, including Belgian corks. Acetal resin jaws ensure smooth operation. Adjustable Cork Height: Customize the cork depth with the adjustable nut on the plunger. This Italian-made floor corker offers efficient and easy corking. It features removable legs and a lever for convenient storage, making it significantly faster and easier to use than handheld or bench-mounted models. The unit ships boxed and requires minimal assembly. The adjustable nut on the plunger allows for customization of the cork height within the bottle. Updated in 2023, the corker now features acetal resin jaws (replacing previous brass jaws) and is compatible with both synthetic and natural corks, including Belgian corks. Also available in a welded model that offers added stability (W544). Min. Bottle Height: 9" (230mm) Max. Bottle Height: 15.3" (390mm) Max. Bottle Diameter: 5.5" (140mm) Max. Cork Diameter: 28mm Max. Cork Height: 40mm Assembled Dimensions: 28.9" L x 17.7" W x 35.8" H Made by Ferrari in Italy
Cork up to 400 bottles per hour with the StarCap pneumatic corking machine
Air-driven semi-automatic bottle corker makes the process efficient and effortless
Compatible with all natural, agglomerated, collated, and 1+1 agglomerated corks
Air pressure regulator with manometer allows for pressure adjustments depending on the cork being used
Made in Italy by Tenco
The StarCap semi-automatic bottle corker from Tenco provides excellent corking capacity for small wineries or avid home vintners. It is pneumatically driven so you will need an air compressor to operate the corking action. Wine corks are manually inserted into the cone then, by pressing the two start buttons, the cork is inserted into the bottle neck of the wine bottle by slightly compressing the cork. The StarCap machine guarantees perfect integrity, doesn’t create seems on the surface, and doesn’t affect the material in any way.
Specifications:
Capacity: 400 bottles/hour
Power: Compressed Air
Air Connection: Push-to-connect fitting for 8mm (5/16") OD rigid tubing
Can be converted to barb with 1/4" BSPP male threaded adapter
Max Diameter: 25 mm
Max Height: 45 mm
Minimum Bottle Height: 200 mm
Max Bottle Height: 370 mm
Compatible Corks: Natural, agglomerated, collated, 1+1 agglomeration
Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.
Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 2 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.
Top diameter: 1/2 in, Length: 11/16 in, bottom diameter: 3/8 in. Made in Portugal.
Superior cork quality for those needing a little extra confidence for longer ageing!
A standard length and diameter single punch cork in a high quality grading at a reasonable price. Corks are typically graded on a scale of 1-10, 1 being the best score, based on the degree of porousness that the actual punch of cork exhibits. Cork trees that show a higher population of worms or fungi tend to yield cork crops which are more porous. As a result, this bag of corks is of generally higher quality and has less variation between the highest and lowest quality cork in the package.
These corks are harvested and punched in Portugal, like the majority of the rest of the corks available today. They are processed, sorted, prepped and packaged here in Northern California.
Welded legs and solid lever offer extra stability when corking wine bottles Much easier and faster to use than hand held or bench mounted models Also compatible with Belgian Corks Made in Italy by Ferrari This Italian Floor Corker gives you the leverage you need to easily compress and insert corks in your wine bottles. Much easier and faster to use than hand held or bench mounted models. Ships boxed and requires no assembly. Adjustable nut on plunger allows you to change the height of the cork in the bottle. Works well with our Belgian Corks, too! This unit comes with welded legs and solid lever. Also available in a model that can be broken down for easy storage (W540). Please Note: This corker is not suitable for use with synthetic corks, as the corker will crease the side of the cork during insertion which leads to a leak once the bottle is laid down for storage. See W408 if using synthetic corks. Min. Bottle Height: 9 in. Max. Bottle Height: 15 in. Min. Cork Size: 22x38mm Max. Cork Size: 30x45mm Height: 35.43" Length: 24.8" Width: 17.75" Weight: 17.6 lbs
Small to large format bottle corker works for 375 mL up to 18 L bottles
High-quality stainless steel construction throughout with heat-treated steel jaws
4 adjustable pivots to allow the use of corks with different heights and the use of champagne corks as well
6 adapters for different diameter bottle heads included
Made in Italy by Ferrari
The Zeus "Special 75" floor corker from Ferrari offers an exceptional range of bottle compatibility, accepting sizes ranging anywhere from 375ml to 18L. The adjustability of the Zeus is unmatched. Not only is it compatible with an extremely wide range of bottle sizes, it can be used with both standard and champagne style corks, and includes 6 adapters for different diameter bottle heads. If you're corking regular sized bottles and want the option to cork large format bottles as well, this is the corker for you!
Compatible Sizes:
Champagne Bottles: 375 ml to 15 L
Bordolesi Bottles: 375 ml to 18 L
All Bottles: Height Max 75 cm, Diameter Max 22.5 cm
Features:
Suitable for any bottle with maximum height 75 cm and maximum ø 22.5 cm
Suitable for any cork with maximum height 60 mm and maximum ø 42 mm
Head with heat-treated steel jaws
4 adjustable pivots to allow the use of corks with different heights and the use of champagne corks as well
The pins slide on spherical bearings
A pedal lever grants an easy positioning of the bottle
6 adapters for different bottle heads: external diameter from ø 28 mm to ø 50 mm
Can be completely disassembled for easy maintenance
Rotating anti-skid feet, suitable for any surface
Back wheels for extra mobility
Handle grip for easy transport
Weight: 97.5 lbs
61" H x 20.5" W x 22.5" D
The Italian-made P35 electric corker from MEP will offer your winery extraordinarily quick and semi automatic operation for small to medium format wine bottles. Easily toggle between vacuum or gas injection with the turn of a knob. The perfect corker for either short term bottling or long term aging. Two handed operation for safety. Suitable for bottles up to 375 mm (14.75") in height and cork diameter ranging from 22 to 26 mm. This range covers all standard bottles and some larger format bottles, such as standard magnums. Features stainless steel jaws, stainless casing, rolling base, and automatic cork loading.
MEP has been a trusted supplier of commercial equipment to the wine industry for decades. We are proud to be official distribution partners of MEP, having a direct relationship with ownership. This relationship allows us to service you better, be it questions or replacement parts.
Specs:
AISI 304 stainless steel frame
Stainless steel jaws
Electric operation (110V)
Easily toggle between vacuum or gas injection
Automatic loading of the corks
Rolling base
Diameter of corks: 22-26 mm
Height of corks: up to 50 mm
Height of bottles: up to 375 mm
Corking time: ~1.8 seconds
110V, 60 Hz
Please Note: This item may come with a bare cord or with a European style plug. You will need a professional electrician to wire the pump with the appropriate plug.
The Italian-made P12 pneumatic corker from MEP will offer your winery fast and reliable operation for small to medium format wine bottles. Suitable for bottles up to 375 mm (14.75") in height and cork diameter ranging from 22 to 26 mm. Features stainless steel jaws, stainless casing, and cork hopper with mechanical stirrer. Comes with stainless trolley with rolling casters.
Specs:
AISI 304 stainless steel frame
Stainless steel jaws
Pneumatic operation
Manual loading of the corks
Hopper w/ mechanical stirrer
Diameter of corks: 22-26 mm
Height of corks: up to 50 mm
Height of bottles: up to 375 mm
Corking time: ~3 seconds
Professional-level wire fastener offers quick and easy manual operation
Adjustable height bottle platform can accomodate bottles from 375 mL up to 9 L in size
High-quality stainless steel construction
Made in Italy by Ferrari
Fasten your wire retainers quickly and easily with the Ferrari Fast Wire Hooding Machine. This professional-level manual wire fastener features an adjustable bottle platform suitable for up to 9L bottles, a bottle centering beam to perfectly line up the bottle neck every time, and boasts solid stainless steel construction throughout. Once your corked bottle is lined up, simply place a retainer on the cork with the eye of the wire hood facing the twisting hook, push the compression lever downward to hold the bottle in place, then hook the wire and rotate the handwheel clockwise three turns to secure the hood under the lip of the bottle.
Compatible with bottle sizes from 375 ml to 9 L
Stainless steel construction
Made in Italy by Ferrari Group
11.8" L x 13.3" W x 37.4" H
Semimanual monoblock for filling and corking. The system comes with 4-spout bottle filler and pneumatic corker on a 79" long AISI 304 stainless steel bench on wheels.
Bottle Filler
The Enoitalia bottle filler is a complete, portable, gravity style bottle filler perfect for a small winery or avid home winemaker. Features four filling heads and stainless steel construction. Fill up to 65 cases of 750ml bottles per hour. This model comes with an electronic level sensor that can be wired to a pump. Compared to units from other Italian manufacturers, this unit has removable filling heads for easy cleaning. The air removal tubes are also larger, which speeds filling. The fill head is also easier to adjust for for bottle fill heights.
Features:
Adjustable heads are easily removed for cleaning
All parts in contact with the wine are made from 304 type stainless steel
Level gauge located at the front of the reservoir
15mm diameter filling head
Fill height is easily adjustable
Larger inner diameter fill head for faster air/gas removal from the bottle for a faster fill rate
670L per hour fill rate
45L reservoir
84 pounds
42" H x 23" W x 20" D
Pneumatic Corker
Automatic cork loading hopper
Cork Diameter: 22-26mm
Cork Height: 50mm max
Bottle Hieght: 375mm max
Corking Time: approx. 3 seconds
Made from 304 stainless steel
Please Note: The pneumatic corker does not include an air compressor. The advised feeding pressure is 58-65 PSI (4 - 4.5 bar). Manufacturer recomends a compressor of 1.6 gallons (6 liter) or greater with a psi output of 87 psi (6 bar). Do not exceed 116 PSI (8 Bar).
Top quality cork has been the traditional closure of choice for wine bottles for centuries. Give your wine that traditional finishing touch.
Cork is natural, flexible, and compressible. Once it is securely in the bottle it has reliable anti-slip properties. This Size 0000 Tapered Cork is made from ""XX"" quality natural cork. It is biodegradable and recyclable. A long time favorite for the long-term aging of wine.
Top diameter: 3/16 in, Length: 1/2 in, bottom diameter: 3/32 in. Made in Portugal.
Superior cork quality for those needing a little extra confidence for longer ageing!
A standard length and diameter single punch cork in a high quality grading at a reasonable price. Corks are typically graded on a scale of 1-10, 1 being the best score, based on the degree of porousness that the actual punch of cork exhibits. Cork trees that show a higher population of worms or fungi tend to yield cork crops which are more porous. As a result, this bag of corks is of generally higher quality and has less variation between the highest and lowest quality cork in the package.
These corks are harvested and punched in Portugal, like the majority of the rest of the corks available today. They are processed, sorted, prepped and packaged here in Northern California.
Superior cork quality for those needing a little extra confidence for longer ageing!
A standard length and diameter single punch cork in a high quality grading at a reasonable price. Corks are typically graded on a scale of 1-10, 1 being the best score, based on the degree of porousness that the actual punch of cork exhibits. Cork trees that show a higher population of worms or fungi tend to yield cork crops which are more porous. As a result, this bag of corks is of generally higher quality and has less variation between the highest and lowest quality cork in the package.
These corks are harvested and punched in Portugal, like the majority of the rest of the corks available today. They are processed, sorted, prepped and packaged here in Northern California.
Superior cork quality for those needing a little extra confidence for longer ageing!
A standard length and diameter single punch cork in a high quality grading at a reasonable price. Corks are typically graded on a scale of 1-10, 1 being the best score, based on the degree of porousness that the actual punch of cork exhibits. Cork trees that show a higher population of worms or fungi tend to yield cork crops which are more porous. As a result, this bag of corks is of generally higher quality and has less variation between the highest and lowest quality cork in the package.
These corks are harvested and punched in Portugal, like the majority of the rest of the corks available today. They are processed, sorted, prepped and packaged here in Northern California.
An optional vacuum device for the Zeus Large Format Bottle Corker. This model has an adpater designed to work with Farro brand 5L Glass Wine Bottles. The bottle interface was specifically machined for the Farro 3L bottle so that the o-ring makes an airtight seal during the corking process. Creating a vacuum in the bottle prior to corking removes oxygen but also reduces pressure in the headspace which can potentially cause corking issues. This vacuum adapter requires the connection of an air compressor to create the vacuum. See here for the vacuum device with adapter for 3L still wine bottles and Champagne bottles.
Why Do You Cork Wine Bottles? Now that you’ve created your masterpiece, you are ready to bottle it and age it. It has taken you a lot of care and work to get this far, so you definitely want to make sure you get this last step right. Preparing your bottle for the aging process is not simply a matter of pouring, sealing and shelving it! Though you can find screw-top caps on high-end vintages these days, there is a good reason for corking your wine. Age It to Perfection Most wines need to age before they reach maturity and develop the rich, subtle and complex flavors we all know and love. Oxidation is part of the aging process. If you seal the bottle off entirely, you’re in for a big surprise when you finally break that seal. A lack of oxidation results in an aroma reminiscent of rotten eggs, which is caused by the presence of thiols. These are the very same chemical compounds that give skunk spray its unforgettable odor! The wine needs oxygen exposure to break down those thiols. Since most wine is packaged in glass bottles — which do not allow any air to pass through — you need to cap off the bottle with something that does. This is why wine bottles are capped with a cork. Natural cork is made from the bark of a specific oak tree species. It is fibrous, so it lets in enough air to neutralize the thiols during the aging process. Additionally, cork molds to the shape of the opening, forming a tight seal that prevents leakage. Put a Cork in It Now that you know why you need to put a cork in it, let’s briefly talk about how it’s done. This will give you an idea of what is involved in the process and what you need to complete this last step. • Choose your bottle: A wine bottle that is made to be corked has a different mouth than screw-top bottles. Make sure to select one that has a ¾-inch, cork-ready opening. Also keep in mind that red wines need darker tinted bottles, while white wines are best stored in clear or green bottles. • Choose your cork: These days, you can choose between corks made from natural or synthetic materials. The synthetic versions allow a little more air to pass through, while the natural corks are made from a renewable resource. If you plan to age your vino for more than a year, opt for a straight cork over a tapered cork. • Choose your corker: You need a corker for the final step. Its job is to compress the cork so that it fits into the opening. There are three options available: floor corker, wing corker and a table-top corker. Choose your corker based on the type of cork you’re using and how many bottles you’ll be assembling at a time. Get Prepared for Corking Wine You can get everything you need to cork your wine here at MoreBeer!, from the bottles to the hint-shrink sleeves that add the final touch. Feel free to give us a shout at (800)600-0033 if you have any questions about our winemaking products!
