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Amcor Capsules is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its pioneering Stelvin aluminum screw cap range for wine.
The development of Stelvin in 1964 in Chalon-sur-Saône, France, marked a significant milestone in the wine industry. At a time when there were no screw cap alternatives available in the market, the concept was first pioneered to address challenges faced by the Swiss grape variety Chasselas, which is known for its sensitivity to cork taint. The Stelvin mechanical system played a crucial role in this achievement, providing a solution that preserves the wine's aromas, its freshness, taste and quality, while providing optimal preservation.
Switzerland was the first country to adopt Stelvin for its wine and spirit brands. Since then, the brand has gained momentum in other key markets. In 2001, ‘The Screwcap Initiative’ was established in New Zealand to widespread the use of screw caps as a wine bottle closure method instead of corks. The initiative represented a major movement for the wine industry, resulting in 90% of wine bottles in Australia and New Zealand using screw caps today.
Screw caps are now widely accepted, even in traditional markets – today one out of three bottles are closed with a screw cap.
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