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An unexpected twist
Excellent taste preservation
Combining an ergonomically-designed cork stopper and a glass bottle, Helix® allows the uncorking of the bottle without a corkscrew.
This innovative solution combines the excellent taste preservation and environmental benefits brought by cork and glass, with user-friendly, re-sealable convenience.
Cork Properties
| Tests | Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Physical-Mechanical | Dimensions | 37 x 29 x 24 mm |
| Tolerances | L +/- 1,0 mm Ø +/- 0,5 mm | |
| Specific weight | 240 - 320 kg/m3 | |
| Raw material | ROSA-treated granulated cork 1-2 mm | |
| Production production | Individual Moulding | |
| Moisture | 4% - 9% | |
| Physical-Chemical | Peroxide content | ≤ 0.1 mg/cork |
| Dust content | ≤ 3 mg/cork | |
| Visual | Insertion Deepness | Partial insert at 23 mm |
| Compression | To a diameter no less than 15,5 mm |
| Characteristics | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Product code | 120732 |
| Capacity | 750ml - 77 cl |
| Brimfull capacity | 770 ml - 77 cl |
| Height | 300,5 mm |
| Shape type | Round |
| Shape dimensions | 75,2 mm |
| Finish | Helix concept |
| Base | Push-up |
| Label protection | No |
| Weight | 480 g |
| Pressure | - |
- Helix comprises a bottle and a cork that must be together.
- This type of closure is only for still wines without any pression.
- The shelf life of this product is two years.
- These stoppers should be used within six months of the date of manufacture.
- Store in a well-ventilated room with controlled temperature between 15º C and 25º C and 50% to 70% humidity.
- Maximum diameter of the rinsing tube is 14 mm.
- Ensure the neck gripping system is aligned with the rinsing head.
- Maximum diameter of the filling tube is 16 mm, recommendation is 14 mm.
- Ensure the neck of the bottle is centered with the cone before inserting the filling tube.
- The Helix cork requires an orientator in the bottling line.
- Minimise moisture on the inside of the bottleneck.
- Vacuum is necessary to avoid internal pressures.
- Ensure the cork is compressed slowly and to a diameter no less than 15.5 mm.
- Ensure insertion of the cork is as quick as possible.
- Headspace at 20º C should be at least 15 mm.
- For Helix bottlenecks, the cork head should be inserted to 1 mm above the top of the neck.
- Maintain the corker jaws free of nicks and signs of wear.
- Ensure proper alignment of plunger and location ring.
- Ensure corking machine operates smoothly, especially during compression.
- Clean all cork-handling surfaces regularly with chlorine-free chemicals.
- After bottling, keep wine upright for a minimum of 5 minutes.
- Ideal bottle storage conditions are 15 - 25º C at 50 - 70% humidity.
- The Helix bottle cannot be storage at a temperature above the 40º C.
- Keep the wine cellar free of insects.
- Wine should be transported in an upright position.
Technology applied
ROSA
This technology uses controlled steam distillation to treat cork granules, ensuring they are free from undesirable compounds, without compromising the cork’s natural qualities.
