Closure

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The seal used to close a wine bottle.

Full Definition

Closure refers to what seals a wine bottle: natural cork, technical cork, synthetic cork, screwcap (Stelvin), glass stopper (Vino-Lok), or crown cap. Each has different oxygen transmission rates affecting aging. The closure debate - particularly cork vs. screwcap - remains contentious in the wine industry.

Related Terms

cork screwcap synthetic cork

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