"Fake labels" are the new scam of brazen criminals. The industry is fighting back. The technology that uses security features from the world of finance provides a remedy.

The most famous wine counterfeiter of recent times is Rudy Kurniawan. When the police raided his home, they found fake labels, old bottles, and recipes in his kitchen for how to recreate famous wines.

EU-funded researchers have developed smart tags to guarantee the authenticity and traceability of wine from vineyard to table, helping to combat counterfeiting and boost consumer trust.By Sofia ...