Using Botanical DNA to Protect Authenticity of Fine Wine

Counterfeiting of fine wines has caused consumers uncertainty and increased risk in this segment of the wine industry. Bottles of rare vintage wines can sell for thousands of dollars and have become a popular investment for wine collectors all over the world. Until recently, it has been difficult to detect wine forgeries, but DNA science may come to the rescue.

Applied DNA Sciences offers a novel system called SigNature™ (Botanical plant DNA) to certify and verify the provenance of prestige wines. SigNature™ can provide Vintners and purveyors of fine wines several benefits:

• Verifying a fine wine's authenticity increases a purchaser's confidence in the product and their purchase decision.


• For the Vintner, SigNature™ can strengthen brand support and recognition, and offers the potential for improved marketability and sales.


• SigNature™ can be implemented at the winery very cost effectively, and provides easy verification at the wine distributor or auctioneer.

For more information about how SigNature™ can help to protect fine wine, please click here.