Crime

Inside the criminal gangs making fake Pinot Noir wine

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Criminal syndicates are targeting high-value Pinot Noir bottles for sophisticated counterfeiting operations.

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Fraudsters refill authentic empty bottles with cheap wine and replicate rare labels, corks, and seals.

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Investigators warn that fake bottles frequently infiltrate legitimate wholesale and auction supply chains.

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Vineyards are responding by implementing blockchain tracking and NFC-enabled tamper-proof caps.

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