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Where the cap is always the crowning glory
As one of the leading producers of capsules for wine and spirits bottles, Rivercap has delivered dynamic, memorable and innovative solutions for its clients for three decades. Business developments and internal mergers are now set to shape Rivercap’s plans to further unscrew its potential on the global stage, outlined General Director Jose Saenz de Santamaria in an interview with Andy Probert.
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ocated at the foot of the Cantabrian Mountains in the beautiful northern Spanish province of La Rioja, Rivercap is a mere sip away from its clients who are at the very heart of the locally-renowned red wine-producing industry. While Rioja is enjoyed across the globe, Rivercap is also flowing forth as one of the leaders in overcapping capsule solutions for wines and spirits worldwide.
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“We believe at Rivercap that the first impression of any consumer, from the opening bottle ceremony until the final tasting, is essential,” attested General Director Jose Saenz de Santamaria. “Our customers are becoming more interested in packaging as a key element to help position their products. Selecting the material, its design and the quality of the final product are key for closing a bottle.”
As Mr Santamaria acknowledged, there is a science that has to be perfected behind a capsule that goes beyond simply function. Its role is critical to ensuring the longevity and taste of a bottle’s contents. Rivercap, founded in 1990 in Lapuebla de Labarca, offers a range of high-quality capsules, including tin, aluminium, poly laminate and PVC, to cover every aspect of the wine and spirits market. In 2021, it pro-
