Brunellopoli
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Brunellopoli is the name given by Italian press for a scandal involving producers of Brunello di Montalcino under suspicion of wine fraud, first reported by Italian wine journalist Franco Ziliani and
The village of Montalcino
Sangiovese grapes growing in Montalcino
Wine fraud
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Wine fraud relates to dishonest behavior in the commerce of wine. The most prevalent type of fraud involves wines that are adulterated, usually with the addition of cheaper products and sometimes with
Brunellopoli
…Brunellopoli is the name given by Italian press for a scandal involving producers of Brunello di Montalcino under suspicion of wine fraud, first reported by Italian wine journalist Franco Ziliani and American wine critic James Suckling of Wine Spectator. The name "Brunellopoli" bears…
Expensive and highly collectible wines such as the French Bordeaux wine from Château Pétrus are often the target of wine fraud.
Several European countries developed appellation systems, with their own unique labels and seals, to try to combat label fraud that misrepresented a wine's true origins.
The rumors that grapes other than Sangiovese (pictured) were being used in the production of Brunello di Montalcino triggered an investigation into the potential wine fraud.
A dangerous form of wine fraud is the use of hazardous materials in the wine making. Ancient Romans and others used to blend lead acetate into their wine in order to add sweetness.