Guala Closures, a global leader in specialty beverage closures, is expanding its offerings to better serve small winemakers and boutique wineries. By integrating advanced Digital Printing technology with an experienced consultancy service, Guala Closures is effectively removing traditional barriers to high-end bottle customization for low-volume producers.
In the European Union, more than 83% of wine-growing businesses cultivate less than one hectare of vineyard land. These innovative wineries often struggle to stand out on crowded retail shelves due to longstanding limitations in bottle differentiation. Conventional customization methods like serigraphy (silk-screen printing) demand high minimum order quantities—typically around 100,000 units—alongside significant set-up costs, making them impractical for smaller-scale production.
Guala Closures’ advanced Digital Printing capability revolutionizes this scenario. Now, with minimum orders starting from just 1,000 pieces and the elimination of set-up costs, small wineries can access premium customization previously reserved for large-scale operations. This innovative technology provides an unlimited color palette and remarkable photographic resolution, allowing for complex patterns, subtle gradients, and distinctive branding with unparalleled precision.
Consequently, boutique wineries can now launch limited editions, special seasonal batches, or premium lines that visually stand out, aligning seamlessly with their creative and commercial visions.
A Comprehensive Consultancy Service
In addition to its technological advancements, Guala Closures offers a complete consultancy service that guides winemakers through every phase of the process. This includes expert advice on liner selection and Oxygen Transmission Rate (OTR), ensuring the closure optimally supports the wine’s aging profile while preserving its unique organoleptic characteristics.
Furthermore, Guala Closures provides a unique “No-Equipment” advantage, enabling small producers to trial screw caps without the need to invest in expensive capping machinery. For wineries making the switch from traditional cork to screw caps, Guala Closures is prepared to deliver tailored technical assistance, including help in identifying mobile bottling services directly at the winery. This ensures a smooth and cost-effective transition while maintaining wine integrity.
“We bring premium innovation within reach of small wineries, which not only represent the majority of wineries but also the very places where genuine wine evolution and bold breakthroughs take shape,” said Arturo Martorelli, Chief Commercial Officer at Guala Closures. “This is part of our vision, democratising access to advanced closure solutions, empowering winemakers—regardless of production scale—with the design freedom and technical precision needed to compete successfully in global markets.”
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