Tirage and Disgorgement

Autoctona uses specialized, automated equipment dedicated to the disgorgement of traditional method sparkling wines, designed to ensure precision, safety, and process repeatability. The service is structured to cover three main operational phases: riddling using automatic gyropallets, disgorgement with sediment removal and addition of the liqueur d’expédition, and the final operations of closure, cage placement, and capsule application. This organization allows us to work on small and medium batches while maintaining consistently high quality standards.

The required utilities vary depending on how the service is performed. For operations carried out at the client’s winery, standard utilities similar to those needed for bottling are required. When the service is performed at Autoctona’s facility, all utilities are provided by Autoctona and included in the agreed offer.

Yes. Autoctona provides structured technical and operational support to companies approaching sparkling wine production for the first time. The support covers the organization and proper management of the tirage and disgorgement phases, in accordance with the instructions provided by the client and their consultants. This enables even less experienced producers to carry out the process in an orderly, safe, and controlled manner.

The service can be carried out either at the client’s winery or at Autoctona’s facility, depending on operational needs, volumes, and the configuration of the production project. The two options are evaluated together with the client during the planning phase to determine the most suitable solution for each case. Performing the service at Autoctona’s facility—recommended for batches over 3,000 bottles—allows clients to fully leverage the available technology and ensures maximum technical and operational support from our staff.

Autoctona does not sell bottling materials. Clients are free to choose their own suppliers, while Autoctona ensures the suitability of the materials in advance and adapts its equipment to the chosen options. Only for small batch operations can Autoctona provide a limited selection of materials specifically for tirage and disgorgement services.

When the service is performed at the client’s winery, Autoctona operates with maximum flexibility, providing complete teams or integrating with the client’s staff. When the service takes place at Autoctona’s facility, the specialized technical personnel are fully included in the offer, with no operational support required from the client.

Under standard conditions, tirage and disgorgement services are typically scheduled and completed within 30 days from confirmation of the service and verification of wine, materials, and documentation availability. The timeframe accounts for the technical and quality checks required before and after the operations. Any specific requirements or urgent requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.