Old establishments supplying cork stoppers

This photo was recently taken in northern Portugal of an establishment which provides locals with their stopper needs. The translation is "House of Cork Stoppers". It is interesting to note this establishment was founded in 1850 - right around when Jelinek Cork Group was founded. Portugal today continues to be by far the largest supplier of the 14 billion natural wine corks used in the world every year. Corticeira Jelinek Portugal SA, also located in northern Portugal not far from the establishment Casa Das Rolhas, contributes to this impressive number. The Jelinek Cork Group of companies continue to supply cork stoppers to both large and small wineries throughout the world.