Cork Supply's AI-Powered X100 Technology Revolutionizes Wine Closure Consistency with 1.2 Million Euro Investment

Cork Supply has invested 1.2 million Euro in innovative and patented technology that analyzes 100% of the closures to eliminate anomalous cases of oxygen ingress, providing the most consistent performance cork closures on the market. The Legacy closure represents the culmination of over a decade of investments in the search for the perfect closure and stands as the only one globally that guarantees returned bottle buy back. This significant advancement addresses a long-term concern of winemakers regarding consistent oxygen transmission rates on natural corks.

The X100 patented technology, powered by artificial intelligence, maps the internal structure of natural corks using an electromagnetic scanner before feeding the scan into AI-powered software that correlates the image with projected oxygen ingress. Through machine learning and big data analysis, the algorithm leverages more than 12 years of data to identify anomalous corks that would permit more than ten times the desired oxygen ingress. This technological breakthrough ensures premium wines receive the ultimate safeguard in terms of consistency, both structurally and sensorily.

Since its launch in January 2024, the X100 technology has received multiple innovation awards and certifications at major industry tradeshows, including recognition at SIMEI in Milan, Vinitech in Bordeaux, SIVAL in France, and ENOMAQ in Spain. These accolades underscore the technology's groundbreaking nature and industry-wide recognition. The Legacy natural cork combines several Cork Supply innovations, including the new X100 technology, the DS100 sensory guarantee, and the DS100+ automatic TCA detection technology.

Jochen Michalski, president and founder of Cork Supply, emphasized that the company has been obsessed with perfecting cork closures since its establishment in the 1980s, consistently investing in technologies and creating patents to reach the premium market with natural cork closures closer to perfection. The X100 technology represents the pinnacle of a decade of research, elevating both the status of natural cork closures and Cork Supply's position as an innovation leader in the field. The technology was first unveiled at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium in Sacramento, California, marking a significant milestone in wine closure technology.