Wine

Grape marc from South Tyrolean winemakers reborn as a rich, textured surface.

Origin South Tyrol / Italy

About this material

After harvest, South Tyrolean wineries produce tonnes of grape marc — seeds, skins, and pulp left over from pressing. Highsociety Studio gives this organic residue a second life as a material component with subtle colour variation from grape variety to variety.

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Properties

Grape pomace from local organic wineries, giving a deep burgundy surface finished with a natural wax coating. Compostable and fully recyclable.

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