For centuries, wine bottles have been closed with cork. However, this is not the only way. Currently another option used is the screw cap, which is a more modern and simpler system that does not affect the flavors and aromas of the wine. Get to know 5 benefits of the screw cap, and its effect on wine in the bottle. 

5 Facts about Screwcaps

Screwcaps are a great alternative for a wine closure, and here are some of the reasons why. 

1. Conserving wine 

Screw caps aren’t just good because they don’t contaminate wine, like other more traditional closures like cork or plastics that can affect the texture and flavor of wines, but they’re also 100% hermetic, for a tight seal. 

2. Quality in lots 

Using this system of closure, you can be sure that each and every bottle of a wine is consistent and in the same conditions, without presenting any significant variation between them. This is thanks to the current technology that allows you to calculate the variables and oxygen contained in each bottle, controlling oxidation and the conservation of the wine. 

3. Easy manipulation 

If you’re a regular wine drinker, at some point you’ve probably had trouble opening a bottle. With screw caps, this is not an issue since it’s easy to open and close a bottle, no corkscrew required. 

4. Saving an open bottle for later 

Once a bottle is open, with a screw cap you can close it easily to drink later, without any complications.

5. Aging wines with screw caps 

Aging wines with screw caps is another advantage. If a bottle has a cork, the recommended storing method is horizontally, so the wine stays in contact with the cork, which is not always convenient. With a screw cap, a bottle can be stored horizontally and stored more securely.

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