
Police foil €1m counterfeit wine scam in Italy
Vineyard in TuscanyItalian police have smashed a counterfeiting ring, seizing thousands of litres of fake wine with an estimated value of around €1m.The counterfeiters targeted Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino wines from Tuscany in Italy, which feature among the country’s most prestigious varieties alongside the likes of Barolo, Barbaresco and Amarone.
All told, 75,000 litres of Brunello di Montalcino and 90,000 litres of Rosso di Montalcino were uncovered, along with more than 2,000 fake labels, according to the Brunello di Montalcino Consortium representing the producers. None of the fake wine had entered the supply chain.
http://www.securingindustry.com/food-and-beverage/blank/s104/a2128/#.VBqmvZSSyH0
Related Posts
Report: Sales of Counterfeit Reproductions Set to Increase Worldwide
A new report predicts a rise in counterfeiting and pirated goods over the next...
Feds seize suspected counterfeit sports gear at Meridian Mall
·A team of federal agents made a “significant seizure” of suspected counterfeit...
Massive Gold Smuggling Operation Uncovered at Chennai Airport: 20kg Seized from 25 Passengers
CHENNAI: In a major haul after a hiatus at Chennai airport, Directorate of...
Woman arrested for importing fake goods, over 400 counterfeit items worth $13k seized.
A 38-year-old woman was arrested for her suspected involvement in the importation...