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Stelvin Closure

(Screw Caps)

Stelvin is a proprietary brand of screw top closure for wine bottles. As the originator of the concept, the term Stelvin has taken on a generic component, and is often used (incorrectly) to refer to all screw top wine closures.

Developed in the late 1960's, the Stelvin closure provides an instant remedy to many of the challenges presented by cork including

The liner inside a stelvin closure is made of polyvinylidene chloride. This can be adapted to a winemakers needs. In effect, the level of oxygen permeability can be selected.

See also Cork, ProCork, Diam, Screw Cap, Vinlock, Zork, Technical Corks, Synthetic Corks, Crown Seal