This issue focuses on this ubiquitous object and gives it all the attention its beauty deserves, from the first cut-out specimens from the 16th century to contemporary agglomerated versions. It presents the cultivation of cork in the cork oak forests of Portugal, its artisanal harvesting and addresses the challenges of this industry which subtly mixes machine and hand. He questions the object in its use and its role in the aging of wine. Reading this issue, the reader will be able to understand the reason for his attachment to this consumable and discover all its importance in the ritual of tasting.

This issue is developed in collaboration with Amorim&Iramaos, world leader in the manufacture of cork stoppers. It includes 64 pages, 60 photographs of objects printed in trichromy, 30 color illustrations, an introduction by Philippe Louguet and a joint interview between Miguel Mila pioneer of Catalan industrial design, Stephane Derenencourt, winemaking consultant and Carlos de Jesus, commercial director of Amorim&Irmaos

64pp, 210 × 260 mm
Softcover
Collections Typologie, February 2019