Behind every Lafitte cork lies a meticulous process where expertise, technology and human attention work together to ensure consistent quality. From selection to final inspection, every cork is handled with care — because the integrity of great wines begins with the closure. Learn More

You can’t solve a problem on the same level that it was created. You have to rise above it to the next level. -Albert Einstein With the introduction of MaxClean EvolutionTM, Lafitte Cork Portugal has done just that. Natural cork closures from Lafitte undergo four levels of cork sterilization...

Natural cork stoppers are often viewed as a pricier alternative to other closures - such as aluminum or plastic stoppers - and even other cork closures, like microagglomerate and colmated cork stoppers. However, the fact that it represents a bigger investment doesn’t mean choosing natural cork...

Preserving the Montado: A Commitment to Biodiversity and Culture On this International Day of Forests, we celebrate the Montado, one of the world's most precious and biodiverse ecosystems. This unique landscape, found in southern Portugal and other Mediterranean regions, showcases a harmonious...

When it comes to sealing wine bottles, one material has stood the test of time and emerged as the preferred choice of winemakers and enthusiasts alike – cork. Derived from the bark of cork oak trees, cork stoppers have been used for centuries, and their natural properties make them the perfect...

Choosing the right closure for wine bottles is a crucial decision for winemakers, as it directly impacts the quality, aging potential, and environmental footprint of the wine. In recent years, alternative closure materials, such as aluminum and plastic, have emerged alongside traditional cork...

With the introduction of Artis by Lafitte, the Lafitte Group is setting new standards for premium, high performance bar top closures! Geared specifically toward luxury spirits, high-end oil and vinegar, Lafitte employs the technical expertise and ingenuity accumulated over 100 years in business to...

Lafitte's Vocus Cork Analyzer ensures every stopper meets the highest sensory standards. This high-throughput system analyzes over 30,000 corks per day, detecting trace-level TCA below sensory thresholds in just 2 seconds per stopper. With customizable sorting, each cork is classified based on...