Why are Sherry and Madeira bottle labels often stenciled? The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
A. Printed labels had not yet been invented when these wines were first being bottled
B. The large font was easier to read for shippers
C. Humidity in these regions would disintegrate the paper labels before they reached their destination
D. Producers preferred the unique look of stenciled bottles
STICKIES
The affectionate name Australians give to their sweet wines. Ther term is broadly used to cover late-harvest wines as well as Australia’s phenomenal sweet FORTIFIED Muscats, topaques, and fortified tawnies.
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