George Sandeman, Dirk van der Niepoort, David Bruce Guimaraens and Peter Symington are four very well known names in the world of the wine and need no introduction, particularly in the unique and restricted world of Port wine, the most international of the all Portuguese products. They are synonymous with tradition, quality and excellence. And have always been faithful to natural cork, the constant companion of their prize-winning wines. Alfredo Hervías y Mendizábal, the well-known journalist and author of books on wine and gastronomy, asked them about the different types of seals available, cork stoppers and others. Here are their answers.

A success story from the Douro Valley - Dirk van der Niepoort

The cork is fundamental, as it allows wine to age - David Bruce Guimaraens

Cork is part of the ageing process of wine - George Sandeman

A cork has long durability - Peter Symington

Anselmo Mendes, Soares Franco, José Neiva Correia, Francisco Ferreira, Susana Esteban and David Baverstock are some of the names in the world of wine that also give us their testimonials concerning the ancestral relation between cork and wine.

Cork allows a bottle-opening ritual - Anselmo Mendes

The primacy of quantity - José Neiva Correia

Daring to challenge time - José Maria Soares Franco

The pursuit of excellence - Francisco Ferreira

Conquer the Quinta do Crasto - Susana Esteban

An quiet australian -  David Baverstock

APCOR has also interviewed various individuals whose work is related to the world of wine and, indirectly, to the world of cork. One of these was Jorge Monteiro, Chairman of the Port and Douro Wines Institute (IVDP).

Interview with Jorge Monteiro - Chairman of the IVDP