This cork stopper adapts to standard bottles and combines practicality with sustainability, preserving all the advantages of cork.

Amorim Cork relaunches Helix, the ergonomically disruptive natural cork closure that combines the convenience of twist opening with the authenticity, ritual, and sustainability of traditional cork. First introduced in 2013, Helix has surpassed 50 million units sold globally and is now available in an updated version compatible with all bottles featuring an 18.5mm neck (CETIE model), expanding its versatility across markets and wine styles.

Helix was developed to address evolving consumer behavior while preserving the elements that define the wine experience. The closure opens without a corkscrew, yet retains the unmistakable “pop” of natural cork—maintaining the opening ritual consumers associate with quality and celebration. Its twist-and-pop design allows bottles to be easily reclosed, supporting fractional consumption and helping preserve freshness and quality after opening.

This functionality makes Helix particularly relevant for today’s consumption patterns, from at-home occasions to the HORECA channel, where resealability adds convenience, reduces waste, and enhances service flexibility without compromising presentation or performance.

Manufactured from natural cork, Helix incorporates Amorim’s anti-TCA technology and is designed to deliver consistent physical and mechanical performance. The closure ensures wine stability after bottling while preserving sensory integrity, combining reliability with a low environmental footprint. As with all Amorim cork solutions, sustainability is integral to its design, reinforcing cork’s role as a renewable and climate-positive material.

Helix is aimed at wine brands that value innovation, packaging differentiation, and storytelling. It resonates strongly with younger consumers, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, who prioritize ease of use and conscious consumption, and is increasingly relevant for fast-growing segments such as organic, sustainable, and NOLO wines.

The closure has already been adopted by wine producers in key markets, including Rupert Wines (South Africa), Neleman (Spain), Castellani (Italy) and Vins Richard (France). Their use of Helix highlights its effectiveness as a distinctive packaging solution that balances modern convenience with the heritage of cork.

Consumer research further supports Helix’s market potential; a study conducted on the twist-and-pop format found that 78% of consumers expressed interest in the concept, while 68% indicated a willingness to pay more for this type of closure.

“Twelve years after its creation, Helix returns with an enhanced proposal to expand its reach and consolidate Amorim Cork’s leadership. By combining the tradition of cork with technological innovation, Helix offers consumers a unique wine tasting experience and producers a practical and sustainable solution that enhances brands and keeps pace with global trends. It is an evolution that redefines the way wine is enjoyed and marketed,” says António Rios de Amorim, Chairman and CEO of Corticiera Amorim.

The Pacific Collection, their newest line of customizable bartops, are the only natural cork spirits closures assembled and finished in the United States.

Amorim Cork America has proudly become the only producer to assemble and finish natural cork spirits closures in the U.S., with bartop options now produced at their Napa, Calif. facility. This milestone reflects Amorim’s global leadership in cork manufacturing, while underscoring a long-term commitment to the North American market. By establishing domestic finishing operations, Amorim strengthens its supply chain resilience, shortens lead times, and provides spirits producers with a trusted U.S.-based partner for premium closures.

In addition to millions of natural cork wine closures finished daily at the Napa facility, Amorim Cork America will now add thousands of natural and microgranulated cork spirits closures to their overall count. The Napa facility leverages Amorim’s proven global expertise and world-class technology to deliver closures that meet the industry’s highest quality standards. Designed with customization in mind, this addition supports both the nation’s largest spirits brands and a growing community of craft distillers. By aligning U.S. assembly with Amorim’s international production network, this expansion ensures flexibility, consistency, and the capacity to meet quick turnaround times across the North American market.

Bringing assembly and customization stateside generates immediate, measurable value. Spirits producers will benefit from the capability to customize their bartops quickly and locally without waiting weeks for simple designs. “Establishing bartop finishing operations in Napa marks an exciting new chapter for Amorim Cork America, strengthening our supply chain, deepening our connection with North American distillers, and reaffirming our long-term commitment to this market” said Pedro Fernandes, General Manager of Amorim Cork America. “This milestone reflects Amorim’s dedication to quality, innovation, and partnership—ensuring our customers can rely on a trusted domestic source for sustainably crafted closures that combine global expertise with local craftsmanship.”

Localized production also reduces logistical complexities, accelerates delivery times, and ensures that distillers of all sizes have reliable access to Amorim’s cork closures. For Amorim Cork America, this expansion not only enhances competitiveness in the U.S., but also reinforces our mission to provide innovative, value-driven solutions for the global spirits industry. The Pacific Collection is a new portfolio of customizable bartops produced domestically in Napa. The collection features three distinctive wood color options and two versatile sizes, with easy personalization through laser decoration on the top and sides, as well as top silk screen stamping. For those seeking to elevate the classic wood bartop, the Pacific Collection offers these custom top decorations with a fast 2-3 week lead time. Samples are available upon request, and Amorim’s commercial team is ready to help producers explore how the collection can bring their next project to life.

Today, Thursday, December 4th, we’ll be exhibiting in Santa Rosa at @wineindustrynetwork's #WINExpo. The second largest wine industry show in North America, #WINExpo features nearly 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services alongside a robust educational conference.

Please stop by Booth #317 to say hello, check out our exhibition, and learn all about our new innovative technologies in cork for premium wine and craft spirits. We hope to see you there!

Amorim Cork America is a proud sponsor of the 18th annual HarvestSTOMP, happening next Saturday, August 23rd in Yountville.

We're honored to support Napa Valley Grapegrowers and Farmworker Foundation—two vital organizations making a difference in our community.

Can't make it? You can still join the fun by placing a proxy bid at the link below. And don't miss the HarvestSTOMP eAuction, featuring amazing wines and one-of-a-kind experiences. Bidding opens August 16th at 8am PST. We'll see you there!

https://www.harveststomp.com/fundraising

Amorim Cork America was featured in the Napa Valley Vintners Magazine's most recent issue, published earlier this spring. Writer Matt Villano explores how Napa wineries are creatively upcycling waste, highlighting Amorim as a leader in the circular economy. From giving cork new life in unexpected industries to pioneering closed-loop production practices, Amorim is pushing the boundaries of what sustainable innovation can look like in wine and beyond.  

Get access to the full free issue and read more: https://magazine.napavalley.wine/issues/issue-no-19/

Another successful year of #NapaRISE for the books! We're honored to have partnered yet again with Napa Rise and Napa Green on their Climate & Wine Symposium, a series of events designed to empower the global wine industry to take meaningful sustainability and climate action. Thank you to everyone who participated; our industry is all the better with you in it! 

Many thanks to Ponzi Vineyards for so graciously hosting us for our sparkling wine seminar last week! There, Amorim Cork’s Sparkling Wines R&D Manager Francisco Campos spoke with some of Oregon’s most notable sparkling wine producers on the benefits of natural cork tirage. In addition to some truly exceptional wines, guests enjoyed the stunning vineyard views, and the opportunity to connect with a community of like-minded growers and winemakers. Until next time, Oregon! 

How does the world's largest cork producer make 22 million cork stoppers a day? Business Insider recently visited our Porto headquarters to answer that very question, learning along the way how we combine traditional techniques and advanced technologies while exploring new uses for one of Earth's most versatile natural materials. 

Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/g9cG4dWU 

We're honored to be recognized by World Finance Magazine as 2024's Most Sustainable Company in the Wine Industry. This distinction, validated through an international jury, highlights Amorim Cork’s sustainability achievements over recent years, including our significant efforts to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) values into the sector.⁠
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As the world's largest and leading producer of natural cork stoppers, Amorim Cork plays a crucial role in the value chain that makes the whole sustainability narrative associated with cork oak forests viable. With 15 published lifecycle studies, the highly beneficial contribution of these products has been clearly demonstrated and quantified at a social, economic, and environmental level. We’re proud to continue this invaluable work through innovative R&D and serve to collectively advance the wine industry.⁠
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Learn more about the winners of the 2024 Sustainability Awards: https://lnkd.in/gKWGDtBT