Wine Wisdoms #43: The Stelvin Closure
Friday, August 28th, 2009 at 2:43:48 PM
by Erika S., Wine Enthusiast Companies
by Erika S., Wine Enthusiast Companies
Stelvin is just a fancy name for a screw cap. It’s a particular brand of screw cap, made of metal, that has become almost universal. The brand name is used generically, much like “Kleenex” or “Xerox”. Screw caps have become a popular cork alternative as of late, as wineries seek to prevent the damages of cork taint. Much of the reason for using cork (aside from the romance) is to allow wine to breathe over time as it ages. Thus, wines that aren’t mean to age are fine under the Stelvin closure.
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December 29th, 2009 at 12:17:07 AM
What would be the best way to store stelvin closures wine bottles standing up or as traditonal on the side?
December 29th, 2009 at 11:49:19 AM
For the sake of consistency, you may prefer to store even a stelvin closure on its side, though it’s not required. There is no worry of the cork drying out so vertical storage is fine for a stelvin closure. It’s your preference!
January 12th, 2010 at 1:23:53 AM
you make it sound like only wines consumed in 1-2 years are ok under stelvin. However, there are many producers that have been doing aging tests in their own wineries to try to get history for their own wines, with great results.. Stelvin allows “breathing” for wines also, and you do not have to worry about cork taint. Best of both worlds. Wines that are made to age will, the closure is only a small part.