The ACIC team will be at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium at booth A506 to answer any questions you might have about your closure needs. We will be showcasing an array of products in our arsenal from natural and technical corks, screw caps, bar tops, capsules and glass closures. We look forward to answering all your questions, stop by and see why we are A Champion In Closures.

ACIC Cork & Closures
UWGS Booth: A506

At ACIC we strive to provide customers in the wine, spirits and food industry with the highest quality standard closures. This goal is achieved through our dedication to customer service and the technical expertise of our team members and their ability to impart this information to our customers

We have established partnerships with some of the world’s best producers of natural corks and technical corks, bar tops, screw caps and capsules to provide a full range of closures.

Paso Robles, CA — Wineries search for packaging that not only protects their products’ integrity but also solidly emphasizes convenience and prestige within the category. Villicana Winery’s new grape-based spirits sport ACI synthetic bartops to accomplish these goals.

Consumer response to Villicana Winery’s new grape-based spirits has far exceeded expectations, proprietors Alex and Monica Villicana are happy to report. In just three years, the Paso Robles, Calif., couple has shepherded production of their category-busting RE:FIND Vodka and RE:FIND Gin to 1,500 cases annually, with a leap to 3,000 cases within reach for 2015.

The recently awakened thirst for craft spirits is fueling the popularity of this innovative product line. Made from premium, ripe, red-wine grapes, RE:FIND Vodka and Gin are the result of a process that emphasizes perfection at every step, from the selection of base ingredients to clean fermentation to diligent distillation. In keeping with traditional premium packaging in the spirits category, they chose to use bartop closures from ACI Cork USA.

Winemaker Alex Villicana had more than two decades of winemaking under his belt before he ventured into this wine-related product extension. “These spirits are wonderful in cocktails with fresh ingredients, or simply sipping on their own,” he relates. “They are changing public perceptions of what spirits can be.”

The halo of sustainability conferred by repurposing saignée undoubtedly adds to the growing appeal. Disposing of the excess grape juice in the production of his fine wines has long troubled Villicana. In search of a solution, he bypassed traditional aged brandy in favor of a product that could be released right away. After years of trial and error, in 2011 he hit the sweet spot. The first year’s production used only his own juice, but “incredible” consumer response encouraged him to reach out to other local wineries. Last year he collected 23,000 gallons–the equivalent of 150 tons of farmed grapes-which would otherwise have gone to waste.

As a long-time ACI Cork USA customer, purchasing 45×24 AC-1 natural wine corks for his award-winning estate wines, Villicana turned to his trusted supplier for closures for the new spirits line.

Sold in 375 ml and 750 ml clear glass bottles, RE:FIND Vodka and Gin are closed with ACI bartops with a wood top and a synthetic shank to preserve the taste and character of the clear spirits. Each bottle requires a different bartop diameter (19.5 and 22.5mm), which can make ordering complicated for the craft distiller, but ACI is “very accommodating of our need to place orders in small batches,” Alex Villicana says.

The Villicana Winery and tasting room are located at 2725 Adelaida Road, Paso Robles, CA 93446,  (805) 239-9456. For more information on products from Villicana Winery and RE:FIND Distillery, go to www.villicanawinery.com and www.refinddistillery.com

ACI CORK USA, celebrating its 10th anniversary in the United States, is located at 2870 Cordelia Road, Suite 150, Fairfield CA 94534. Telephone: (707) 426-3566.

Visit us at Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, Booth # 1005,

January 27-29, 2015,   Sacramento, CA

Perfectly fitting, tamper-evident high quality tin capsules are now part of the growing closure product line for the wine industry offered by ACI Cork USA. Relvas Tin closures come in a large range of vibrant colors and can be embossed or flat printed for additional shelf impact. A premier product sourced from Portugal, Relvas Tin capsules are used for ultra-premium and luxury wines in Europe and are now available at competitive pricing to wineries in North America.

Tin capsules are 100 percent recyclable, non-toxic and resistant to corrosion. The soft touch of malleable tin conveys a quality look and feeling to capsules. Detailed decoration can be done on these Relvas one-piece tin capsules. Finished with water-based inks and offered in a wide variety of colors, ACI Cork USA carries the capsules in four stock colors for quick order fulfillment: gold, silver, black and burgundy.

America Coelho Relvas Sucrs SA has produced capsules for wine bottles for eight decades. They have earned the 14000 Series ISO Certification for Environmental Management Systems and also the 9001 Series ISO Certification for Quality Management Systems for their manufacturing plant in RIO MEÃO, Portugal.

ACI Cork USA is the exclusive representative for Relvas Tin capsules in North America. "This is one more product we offer to help our customers be successful in the wine market," stated Armando Andrade, General Manager of ACI Cork USA. ACI Cork USA now offers traditional corks, the new Nanocorkâ„¢ and Nanocork Naturalâ„¢, Polylam and PVC foil capsules, Tin capsules and screwcaps.

See this product at Booth # 1616 January 30 & 31 at the Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, Sacramento, CA. Or contact Phillip Durrett directly with your order 707-290-2040.

ON THE QUALITY SIDE - Corker Maintenance

When our client called and said that his corks were chipping and breaking, we sent out our private eye. He determined what the problem was: the hand corker being used was worn out. Keeping your corker in good working order is easy; the key is good sanitation and maintenance practices. A cleaning and a little food grade grease goes a long way! Also, check your corker compression periodically; this helps determine wear and when a corker should be replaced.

ON THE HELPFUL SIDE: Good Product Takes Time

We've seen the workflow charts in your wineries. You know about harvest time, fermentation time, etc. But what about cork-order time?

At ACI Cork USA, corks are processed to order so we can meet your bottling and storage requirements. Figuring 7-10 days into your schedule at the winery allows time for ACI Cork USA to:

1. Print your corks
2. Allow the ink to dry,
3. Then we like 3 days to humidify the corks,
4. After that, we apply a surface coating, 
5. We inspect the corks before counting,
6. And then we do the final packaging. 

And... a bit of time after packaging allows the corks to "rest", which means that the coatings can harden and SO-2 can work its magic.

Call 707-426-3566 to order or email sales@acicorkusa.com with you questions.

ACI Cork USA's range of polylam and polytin capsules provides wineries with a way to enhance consumer perception of quality via attractive packaging, and yet provides savings to you in packaging cost.

Metal capsules are unquestionably a prestige finish to a bottle, but are beyond the packaging budget allocated to some wines sold at mid-point or mass-market prices. ACI Cork USA's line of polylam and polytin capsules combine prestige looks with reasonable cost.

A polylam capsule is comprised of two materials: it is aluminum on top and a polylaminate material on the sides. They are available in several configurations: polylam comes in a standard thickness, and polytin provides an extra thickness that is designed for use on complicated bottles and neck profiles.

Polylam and polytin capsules are easy to apply on bottles. Available in a wide range of colors, they are an attractive finishing touch to your final product.   ACI Cork USA also offers 100% tin and 100% aluminum capsules.

ON THE QUALITY SIDE 

WHERE DO YOU STAND ON THIS QUESTION?

Russ Warren, member of our sales team, made this observation:  "As a member of the cork purchasing team for the Robert Mondavi Corporation, I always asked this one question to the presidents of the various cork companies who came calling:  "Does a cork breathe, and if yes, how do you know?"

Now that he is in cork sales, Russ often asks winemakers this question:  "Do you attribute all bottle-to-bottle variations to the cork?"

It's interesting to Russ to hear the range of answers.  Where do you stand? Drop a line to sales@acicorkusa.com with your response.

ON THE HELPFUL SIDE

·    If you are bottling with a hand corker, leave the bottles neck up for 3 - 6 months. When you don't pull a vacuum during bottling, you create 20-25 PSI inside the bottle.
 

·    If you have corks left over, be sure to seal the bag, write the date and order number on it or, better yet, store them in the original box in a cool dry place. Sun light and fluorescent light will bleach or discolor corks so keep them in a box. 
 

ACI offers re-conditioning of your corks as a service to help reduce waste and contain your costs.

Product Differentiation with High Quality Cork is Key to Marketing Unique Wines

Fairfield, CA – Corks of the highest quality from ACI Cork USA are part of the premier packaging used by many wineries in the growing garagiste movement in North America. The AC-1 HAND SELECT tops bottles of Dubost Ranch wines because “we want the very best for our consumers,” according to Kate Dubost, Co-Owner/General Manager of this Paso Robles winery on California’s Central Coast.

Product differentiation is key to marketing garagiste wines and use of high end corks helps distinguish rare, artisanal, small production wines from the not-so-unique thousands of wines in the North American market.

ACI Cork USA provides natural cork bottle stoppers of all grades. The highest quality corks have little or no porosity, tend to be longer, and are preferred for wines destined for aging. The highest grades are AC1-hs (hand select), AC-1/flor, AC-2/extra, AC-3/super. Other corks in the grading system are designated Primero or Segundo.

HAND SELECT, the highest grade of corks representing the top 1 percent of quality, sell from 45 cents to $1.50 each. Because of their density, they ensure less oxygen ingress and as well as less bottle-to-bottle variation. This is highly important for Dubost Wines, whose most recent vintage of all-estate wines totaled 400 cases. Their flagship wines are their Tempranillo and Syrah.

“We buy the best available cork from ACI Cork USA, and this has paid off for us,” said Kate. “We don’t have a problem with tainted corks and so we have never experienced any losses because of TCA taint in our wines.”

Dubost takes great pride in its packaging so it also invests in good graphics and high quality paper for its labels. The family honors their late son Jacob by having ACI print Jacob’s signature on the corks as well as the Dubost logo.

“We garagiste wineries don’t have the advantage of economies of scale, but our customers value our choices in our viticultural practices and our winemaking. We intend to stay small and friendly,” said Kate. “We rely on word of mouth, and high quality packaging is part of keeping our promise to our consumers.” The family operation is also notable for its straw bale winery and tasting room, situated on the 320-acre Dubost Ranch in the historic Adelaida area west of Paso Robles, California.

Visit ACI Cork USA at Booth 1514
Unified Symposium, Sacramento
January 28 & 29th, 2014

ACI Cork USA, celebrating our 10th Anniversary in the United States, is located at 2870 Cordelia Road, Suite 150, Fairfield CA 94534. Telephone: (707) 426-3566. www.acicorkusa.com Contact sales@acicorkusa.com

Armando Andrade, General Manager  ~ Phil Durrett, Sales Manager  ~  Russ Warren, Sales

New Wines from Healthful Native Varietals and Sweeter Wines - Keep the Familiar "POP" with Natural Cork

Fairfield, CA - The oldest operating winery in Tennessee, Tennessee Valley Winery, upholds tradition while experimenting at the same time. Winemaker John Smook likes to hear the "pop" when he opens a bottle that was closed with natural cork from ACI Cork USA, and those bottles are increasingly filled with heart-healthy Muscadine-based wine.

Muscadine is a Native American grape that has proven to have high antioxidant properties, testing at more than double the desirable phytochemicals found in pomegranate juice, for example. Consumer trends toward foods with antioxidant properties have boosted interest in Tennessee Valley Winery's White Muscadine, Red Muscadine, and Pink Muscadine wines. The sweetness of Muscadine wines appeals to many Midwestern, Southern and East Coast palates. Tennessee Valley Winery vinifies other wines trending toward sweet, like a 100% Concord grape wine called Country Red, a blend of Vidal and Chambourcin called Mountain Blush, and Vidal Blanc.  

From its 12 acre vineyard in Loudon, TN, in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Valley Winery produces an average of 35,000 gallons of wine a year. Of this, all 4000 cases of the winery's Muscadine are topped with ACI Cork USA's AC-4 natural cork, a popular choice of many winemakers.   ACI Cork USA offers natural cork in a range of sizes and qualities to fit the operating and marketing needs of North American wineries.

"We plan our production at least one and a half years in advance," said winemaker-owner John Smook. "It's good to know we can get reliable deliveries from ACI Cork USA on a timely basis."

For more information on Tennessee Valley Winery, contact John Smook or Paulette Pierotti at 865-986-5147. www.TNValleyWine.com

Visit ACI Cork USA at
Booth 205 - Eastern Winery Exposition
March 4 & 5, Lancaster, PA
Booth 615 - Wineries Unlimited
March 12 & 13, Richmond VA

ACI Cork USA, celebrating our 10th Anniversary in the United States, is located at 2870 Cordelia Road, Suite 150, Fairfield CA 94534. Telephone: (707) 426-3566.      www.acicorkusa.com        Contact sales@acicorkusa.com

 Tennessee Valley Winery uses Natural Cork from ACI Cork USA

for its Muscadine and other wines.

Sales executive brings more than 30 years of experience to closure supplier

Fairfield, CA, USA —  Raul Marques is the latest addition to the sales team at ACI CORK USA. Mr. Marques, a native of Portugal’s cork-growing region, has logged more than three decades in the cork business, occupying a progression of sales and management positions and working with winery customers around the globe.

Headquartered in Fairfield, California, ACI CORK USA provides cork and non-cork closures to producers of wine, distilled spirits, vinegars and oils in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

“Raul’s comprehensive knowledge of the industry is a great asset to our company,” comments Armando Andrade, General Manager of ACI CORK USA. “In addition, he shares our commitment to maintaining a premier position in customer service to the wine industry as our market share continues to grow.”

Since beginning his career on the production floor of a cork manufacturer near his home town, Mr. Marques has had a first-hand view of advances in all facets of the business, from forest management to the adoption of sophisticated processing technologies to the location of finishing plants near winemakers to foster frequent and convenient communication.

“Corks nowadays are much more reliable, thanks in large part to the continuous process improvement and rigid quality control practices such as those in place at ACI CORK USA,” he notes. “Today’s wineries enjoy a wide variety of closure options to protect their products and support brand identification initiatives. As a supplier it’s a definite advantage to offer a gamut of cork types, capsules and screw caps, along with the flexibility to meet their unique delivery requirements.

“I’m very pleased to serve our customers throughout California in this new capacity,” Mr. Marques concludes.

ACI CORK USA, headquartered in Fairfield, California USA, provides cork and non-cork closures to producers of wine, distilled spirits, vinegars and oils in the North American market. Corks are sourced from Portuguese companies that use world class technology to produce all-natural cork wine stoppers; other cork-based products sold by ACI CORK USA are the new innovative Nanocorkâ„¢, several types of “technical” corks produced via agglomeration processes, closures for sparkling wines, and Bartopâ„¢ closures. Screwcaps and capsules, included in the ACI CORK USA product line, provide one-stop shopping for any wine closure need. After custom finishing each product to exacting customer specifications in the modern 30,000 sq ft Fairfield CA plant, ACI CORK USA provides closures to more than 600 winemakers in the USA, Canada and Mexico.

At ACIC Cork & Closures, we believe great wine deserves the right finish.

We work with wineries, beverage producers, and bottlers to provide high-quality corks and closures that protect what’s in the bottle while elevating the final presentation. From small-lot producers to large-scale operations, our focus is on delivering dependable products, consistent quality, and responsive service.

Our portfolio includes a wide range of closure solutions designed to support different wine styles, aging needs, and branding goals:

Natural Corks — Straight-punched options in multiple sizes and grades for a classic seal.

Inoc Corks — Natural cork that's treated witha proprietary surface coating that fills the outer lenticels.

Sparkling Corks — Designed for sparkling wine, cider, beer, & meads.

Micro & 1+1 Agglomerated Corks — Technical solutions for aging and performance.

Bartops — Stylish, functional closures for spirits and premium bottlings.

Vinolok™ Glass Closures — Recyclable, aroma-neutral glass finish that really pops on shelf appeal.

Screw Caps & Capsules — From BVS screwcaps to tin, poly aluminum, and PVC capsules — with customization available.

We offer multiple sizes, grades, and customization options so producers can choose closures that align with both performance requirements and visual identity.

Quality control and sourcing are central to how we operate. We work closely with trusted manufacturing partners and maintain strict standards to ensure our closures perform as expected, bottle after bottle. Just as importantly, we aim to be straightforward and reliable to work with — providing clear guidance, consistency, and follow-through.

Closures are a small component with a big impact. We approach every order with that in mind, helping producers choose solutions that align with their wine style, production goals, and long-term brand vision.

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Product Specifications and Options, Quality and Sustainable Production Techniques Emphasized in the Full-Featured Website

Fairfield, CA, USA — Natural cork is good for the earth and great for your wine. This important reminder about the most sustainable and recyclable wine closure is emblazoned across the new website for ACI Cork USA. Features include product specifications and options, order forms for artwork, and Team Member information as well as a look at cork closure production techniques from start-to-finish.

The company meets its goal of protecting the products of its customers by using state of the art technology for production and quality control. Step by step, the website illustrates how ACI Cork USA creates its quality cork products in a section on the production process.

There is no doubt about the sustainability of this natural wine stopper product, and a primer on “Sustainable Product” is included in the production process description which enumerates the eco benefits from harvest to finished cork product. Compliance with ISO and other good manufacturing practices is a hallmark of ACI Cork USA’s products.

Browsing the large number of cork wine stoppers, capsules, and screwcap closures gives customers a sense of the many product options offered by ACI Cork USA. For most products, both traditional and custom sizes are available. Tips on ways to keep corks fresh in winery or distillery or olive-oil processing facilities are a customer service element of the website. Additionally, the wide color selection for capsules (both tin and poly laminate) and screwcaps is vividly depicted.   An easy-to-use form for submitting artword specifications can also be accessed via the site.

On the new website, customers can also virtually meet the many ACI Cork USA team members who are responsible for getting their quality products delivered on-time and in spec.

ACIC Cork & Closures is proud to offer Vinolok™ closures, a premium solution for wine and beverage packaging. Made from glass and designed for a perfect airtight seal, Vinolok closures have absolutely no impact on aroma or flavor, ensuring that your product remains pristine. Completely recyclable and crafted from natural materials, they offer an eco-friendly alternative to traditional corks and caps. With a wide range of customization and design options, Vinolok closures elevate your brand, making your product unforgettable.

Not only do Vinolok closures preserve your product’s quality, but they also offer stability after bottling, maintaining ideal conditions throughout storage. The ease of opening and closing the bottle adds convenience for consumers, while the innovative design creates a distinctive and elegant touch for your brand.

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Why choose us as your Cork, Capsule, and Closure Distributor?

When it comes to selecting a cork, capsule, and closure distributor, you deserve nothing but the best. Here's why we believe we are the ideal choice for your business: 

• Quality Assurance: Our commitment to quality is unwavering. We source only the finest cork, capsule, and closure materials to ensure your products maintain their integrity and freshness. Our products undergo rigorous quality checks, so you can trust that every cork, capsule, and closure meets the highest industry standards.

• Extensive Selection: We offer a wide range of cork, capsule, and closure options to cater to your specific needs. From natural cork to screw caps, and a variety of closure styles, colors, and finishes, we have a diverse catalog to suit any product or brand.
  

• Customization: We understand that one size doesn't fit all. Our team can work closely with you to create custom cork, capsule, and closure solutions that align perfectly with your brand identity, ensuring your products stand out on the shelf.

• Reliability: Time is money, and we value your time. Our efficient logistics and distribution network ensure timely deliveries, reducing downtime and helping you maintain a smooth production process.
  

• Exceptional Customer Service: We prioritize your satisfaction. Our dedicated customer service team is available to answer your questions, address concerns, and provide guidance throughout your partnership with us.

• Competitive Pricing: Quality doesn't have to come at a premium. We offer competitive pricing without compromising on the quality of our products. Partnering with us means you get the best value for your investment.
  

• Sustainability: We are committed to environmentally responsible practices. Our cork, capsule, and closure materials are sourced sustainably, and we continuously seek eco-friendly alternatives to reduce our environmental footprint.

• Innovation: In a rapidly evolving market, we stay at the forefront of industry trends and innovations. Our commitment to staying updated ensures you have access to the latest and most effective cork, capsule, and closure solutions.
  

• Global Reach: We serve clients not only locally but also internationally. With our global reach, you can trust us to meet your distribution needs regardless of your location.

• Proven Track Record: Our satisfied clients are a testament to our excellence. We have a proven track record of delivering on our promises and exceeding expectations.

Choosing the right closure distributor is crucial for the success of your product. We take pride in being the best in the industry, and we're ready to prove it through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation.

Contact us today, and let's discuss how we can elevate your packaging solutions to the next level. Your success is our priority!

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If you are going to be stopping by at the Oregon Wine Industry Symposium (February 21st and 22nd) we invite you to stop by our Booth #235. Phil Durrett our Sales Director and Armando Andrade will be there to talk corks, screwcaps, and about our recently added Capsule line. Need more information about the show? Click this link to take you directly to the Oregon Wine official website.

We look forward to seeing you!

Dear Valued Customer,

We are excited to announce that we have moved from ACI Cork USA to ACIC Cork and Closures. As part of ACIC, we can now offer even more to the fast growing beverage, wine and food markets of the 21 st Century.

The ACIC Cork and Closures product line will include Natural and Technical Corks,Sparkling Wine Corks, Bar Tops, Polylam and Tin Capsules and Aluminum Screw Caps.Our intention is to improve the quality and customer service that you have come to expect. Enhanced capabilities, same great team. Going forward, you'll receive invoices from ACIC. Please update your payment records to reflect our new name.

As part of ACIC, we will strive to provide an even better customer service experience. ACIC offers a wider array of products and increased emphasis on technical expertise and quality control.

ACIC Sales Team specialists will be the same sales team as ACI Cork USA:

• Mr. Phillip Durrett Sales Director pdurrett@acicclosures.com | T 707.290.2040
• Mr. Russell Warren Sales Representative rwarren@acicclosures.com | T 707.386.8363
• Mr. Raul Marques Sales Representative rmarques@acicclosures.com | T 707.732.6487
• Mr. Armando Andrade aandrade@acicclosures.com

If you have any questions, please contact us directly or through info@acicclosures.com . Thank you,

ACIC TEAM

ACIC is proud to present a large collection of fine tin capsules for the distilling industry as well as the fine wine industry.

Our lines now include all of the capsule and foil alternatives available to the North American markets

Polylams

PVC

Tin

Sparkling Wine Foils

Custom and Stocks

 Fairfield, CA –  Dr. Richard Carey, owner and winemaker at Tamanend Winery, Lancaster, PA., is by nature cautious about what he uses to close the bottles of his classically-styled premium wines.   He’s chosen to use nanocork, an innovative cork wine closure from ACI Cork USA on four wines in Tamanend Winery’s premium program:  a fruit wine, a Riesling style wine, a Chardonnay style wine, and a full bodied red wine. 

      “As a research enologist as well as a professional winemaker, I’m always looking for better products for my wines.  I’ve been using Nanocork since ACI Cork USA brought it to the US market, and it’s a great product because it gives you the visual of a natural cork yet also gives you the ability to control the type of wine that you are going to put in the bottle,” says Dr. Carey, owner and winemaker at Tamanend Winery, Lancaster, PA.  “If you are trying to make a very fresh and fruity type of wine,  it’s terrific.  Like screwcap, Nanocork allows no oxygen permeability,  but the cork is something many customers prefer.  There are also no off-flavors with Nanocork. “

     Increasing numbers of winemakers are choosing Nanocork™ as their wine closure of choice because it offers a cost-effective alternative to synthetic closures and screwcap.  It is an eco-friendly means to retain fresh fruit flavours and a long finish in white, rosé, and non-reductive red wines without concern about TCA contamination. 

      Nanocork features the Bacchus barrier, a specially developed coating with an oxygen transfer barrier, which is adhered to the top and tail of an all-natural colmated cork.  “Nano” quantities of oxygen are consistently delivered to wines via the barrier coating, and this feature provides better shelf life for aromatic, fresh and delicate wines than does screw cap and plastic corks.

       Nanocork  is ideal for wines that require low oxygen transfer, and wines with a low reduction potential.   Nanocork’s oxygen permeability is the same as a high quality cork, about 0.0005 cc’s per day.  Once bonded to the cork using a highly moisture-resistant polymer, the barrier material used on nanocork is completely inert. The film material is thermoformable so it molds perfectly to cork ends, thus completely covering the curved cork edge and obviating any irregularities.

        Because nanocork closures use colmated corks, the environmental footprint for nanocork is excellent:  this product is one way to use as much as possible of the bark of the Cork oak, a completely renewable and sustainable tree.  Nanocork is a closure that is recyclable, has a low-carbon footprint compared to synthetic closures.   Other advantages of nanocork are improvement in seal between cork and bottle, elimination of ‘off’ flavors attributed to cork, strengthening of the cork end, and reduction in cork dust.    Nanocork is ready for immediate use in bottling after the shipping bag of nanocorks is opened; it is consistent from cork to cork, and nanocork requires no further treatment.

       Nanocork was developed by UK innovation company Bacchus Wine Closures in partnership with Alvaro Coelho & Irmãos (ACI), the second largest cork producer in the world. ACI has been testing this technology since 2005 both in-house and with customers before commercializing the product in late 2009.  The nanocork technology will also work well on sparkling wine corks and corks for spirits.


      For more information on Tammend Wines, contact Dr. Richard Carey at rcarey@tamanendwinery.com or call (717) 560-9463.  Tamenend Winery is located at 759 Flory Mill Rd, Lancaster, PA  17601.  For more information on Tamenend wines, visit the website http://www.tamanendwinery.com.   (717) 560-9463.
Tasting room hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday - Noon to 5 pm.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

ACI CORK USA, headquartered in Fairfield, California USA, is a subsidiary of Portuguese-headquartered Àlvaro Coelho & Irmãos, SA.  ACI, the world’s second largest producer of natural cork wine stoppers, was founded in 1996 by three brothers with over 40 years experience in the cork industry, and has grown to encompass 15 factories that support sales in every winemaking country of the world.  The company uses world class technology to produce over a billion corks annually, including its market-leading all-natural cork wine stopper, the new innovative nanocork™, and several types of “technical” corks produced via an agglomeration process: Naturtop™ (two end disc cork), Fizz™ (sparkling wine cork), and Aglica™ (produced by agglomeration of cork microgranules).  ACI also produces Bartop™ used for fortified wines such as Port, distilled spirits, vinegars and oils. After custom finishing each cork to exacting customer specifications in the modern 30,000 sq ft Fairfield CA plant, ACI CORK USA provides corks to more than 400 US and Canadian winemakers.

USA Company Contact:
Armando Andrade
 General Manager
ACI CORK USA
2870 Cordelia Road, Suite 150
Fairfield, CA 94534  USA
   sales@acicorkusa.com
   Tel:  707-426-3566  
   www.acicorkusa.com

Portuguese Company Contact:
Armando Coehlo
Vice President of International Sales

Àlvaro Coelho & Irmãos, S.A., 

AP. 56, Zona Industrial de Prime, 4536-902 Mozelos - VFR Portugal

 ArmandoCoelho@acoelhoirmaos.com

Tel.: +351 22 7478244

www.acoelhoirmaos.com

Communications Contact:
Barbara Keck
Marketing Communications
San Francisco, CA

   Barbara@winebizpr.com
   Tel:  650-222-4342

ACI Cork USA is proud to announce a new value line of PVC capsules and Screwcaps  which are available in several new colors. We now carry screwcaps in a Tin & Saranex liner and Capsules come in PVC, Polylam & Poly-Tin.

Custom Screwcaps and Custom capsules are also available upon request! Please inquire for stock colors and samples.