Catalonian cork producer Parramon has sold more than 25 million corks without any returns due to TCA.
Company owner Francesc Parramon states, “We were the first cork company to incorporate TCA testing for every cork as a standard procedure. By focusing on premium natural corks, we can work at a slower, more meticulous pace than the larger industrial producers. This slower pace allows for continuous in-line screening of all corks rather than batch-by-batch selection.”
To ensure that its corks are TCA free, Parramon controls every step of production from harvest to finished product. After Parramon’s corks go through the inspection process, they are hermetically sealed in Mylar bags and air freighted – at no additional charge – directly to the client to guarantee freshness.
There is no chance of contamination or degradation during manufacturing, processing or shipping, the company says. Parramon was also the first cork producer to implement 100% laser printing and the first to use only LED “digital eye-laser probe” smart sorters to differentiate qualities.
“We work with some of America’s most celebrated winemakers and wineries,” says US Sales Manager Daryl Eklund. “Our clients demand corks that are unblemished, dependable and TCA-free. They know with Parramon they are getting a perfect cork every time.”