How 40 Million Cork Wine Stoppers Are Harvested A Day | Big Business

Half of the world's cork wine stoppers come from Portugal's cork oak trees. These trees are so important to the country's ecosystem and economy, they're protected under Portuguese law. We went inside the forests of Alentejo to see how the cork bark is carefully harvested every nine years so it doesn't hurt the trees. This footage was filmed in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How 40 Million Cork Wine Stoppers Are Harvested A Year | Big Business

[moonie]

It’s so good to a Portugal citizen to see that people care and make videos about our traditions my dad actually owns a business about cork and it makes me so proud that people are watching this video and are interested a big hug for you all

[brunomanco]

We have a saying here: plant eucalyptus tree and the money its for you. Plant pine trees and its for your sons. Plant cork trees and its for your grandsons

[dennylam]

Now that’s is an industry in balance with nature. Please don’t change.

[Just_My_Reviews]

I admire the fact that the process doesn't involve killing the trees.

[charliepea]

Their cork harvesting looks so cool. It feels like shearing sheep— bark just grows and then harvest after years.

[Damerion]

Lowkey satisfying watching them take that layer of the tree off.

[sophiavega]

I love how they reuse the trees and don’t chop down the trees

[RevJamesCostello]

I went on a guided tour of the Portuguese countryside in early 2020 and the guide gave a one hour talk on the cork oak trees, its uses and how proud the country is of the industry.

[emileneslo]

33 years. So my unborn son has a job waiting for him. I'll tell him when he's born.

[logwell]

So nice to see old traditions alive in our days, and actually generating real value for those communities. Great job, Portugal, caralho!

[ANPC-pivu]

Cork scraps can also be mixed with a silicon and formed into material for making water proof boots, wallets, flooring, etc. It's really neat.

[Slowburn]

The natural way the bark is carefully removed and handled, the care for the trees themselves made me so happy.

[andrewstamford]

After 30 years, the cork trees I planted at my home from acorns finally gave me little acorns of their own.

I never thought I would get to see it, that I'd be gone before it did. If I plant these, then I probably won't get to see the grand kids!

Brought a tear to my eye though, my babies are all grown up now...

[iamchillydogg]

It's crazy there's this one plant that's perfect for this one purpose.

[vishalgiraddi]

I thought cork were just made from discarded wood pallets
I didn't know cork trees actually existed lol 😂😂

[saltymangoparty]

The is what it means to be sustainable. AWESOME!

[PuffyOne]

It’s cool seeing where cork comes from.
I’m a musical instrument repair technician, and we frequently have to use cork for things like woodwind keys, saxophone necks, and “spit valves” on brass instruments.

[sonialascas]

Fico contente quando dão a conhecer o valor da nossa terra, sou portuguesa alentejana com muito orgulho 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[stevenhill]

“A good wine is expensive to the cork”

[GabGotti]

Portugal also has some of the best wine in the world. So underrated!! 🇵🇹