Cork Supply has developed a revolutionary artificial intelligence-powered technology that promises to transform wine closure quality assurance. The X100 technology, representing a significant 1.2 million Euro investment, utilizes advanced electromagnetic scanning and machine learning to analyze natural cork closures with unprecedented precision. The innovative technology maps the internal structure of each cork using an electromagnetic scanner, then employs AI-powered software to correlate the scan with projected oxygen ingress rates. By leveraging over 12 years of comprehensive data, the X100 algorithm can identify and eliminate corks that might allow excessive oxygen transmission, which could compromise wine quality.
President and founder Jochen Michalski highlighted the company's long-standing commitment to innovation, noting that this technology represents the culmination of decades of research. The X100 technology has already garnered international recognition, receiving multiple innovation awards at prestigious industry trade shows including SIMEI in Milan, Vinitech in Bordeaux, SIVAL in France, and ENOMAQ in Spain. The Legacy natural cork, which incorporates the X100 technology, offers winemakers a premium closure solution with multiple innovative features. These include the DS100 sensory guarantee and DS100+ automatic TCA detection technology, providing comprehensive protection for high-end wine preservation.
Cork Supply's substantial investment of 11 million Euro in cork closure innovation over the past decade underscores the company's dedication to technological advancement in the wine industry. The X100 technology represents a significant leap forward in addressing a long-standing challenge for winemakers: achieving consistent oxygen transmission rates in natural cork closures. The technology was first unveiled at the Unified Wine and Grape Symposium in Sacramento, California, signaling a potential paradigm shift in wine closure quality control. By ensuring more reliable and consistent cork performance, Cork Supply's X100 technology could have far-reaching implications for wine production and preservation worldwide.
