Nexus RFID Solutions
Counterfeit and grey-market diversion continue to be major challenges in the global wine industry. High-value wines are often refilled, relabeled, or resold through unauthorised channels, causing millions in brand losses each year.
To address this, Nexus RFID Solutions partnered with a premium winery group to develop a smart bottle cap system integrating UHF RFID labels + Tamper-evidence NFC labels for end-to-end product authentication, supply-chain visibility, and consumer engagement.
Authenticate each bottle from production to consumer using a secure digital identity.
Prevent refilling or tampering through a tamper-evident cap design.
Enable global supply-chain tracking via UHF for logistics and inventory.
Empower customers to verify authenticity instantly using their smartphone NFC.
Enhance brand storytelling through interactive digital content linked to each bottle.
A customized aluminum-plastic composite cap embeds a dual-frequency RFID inlay (NFC + UHF) positioned under the top liner.
The NFC antenna is tuned for close-field activation (13.56 MHz) when scanned by mobile phones, while the UHF element (918–926 MHz) supports bulk reading in warehouses and logistics.
A tamper loop circuit is integrated into the liner—once opened, the circuit breaks and the tag switches to a “void” status in the backend system, signaling that the bottle has been opened.
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Each tag carries a unique encrypted ID (UID) registered in the Cloud Authentication Platform.
Data points captured:
→ Winery origin and bottling line timestamp
→ Batch number, varietal, and production code
→ Distribution path (case, pallet, destination)
→ Scan history and tamper event log
Distributors use handheld UHF readers for pallet-level scans during shipment and reception.
Retailers verify stock authenticity and check supply-chain records via the Nexus dashboard.
Consumers tap the bottle cap with their smartphone to see:
→ “Authentic product” confirmation
→ Origin details and tasting notes
→ Storytelling videos and pairing recommendations
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Counterfeit Incidents
Estimated 4 %
< 0.1 %
Inventory Trace Accuracy
65 %
> 98 %
Average Logistics Verification Time
3 min per pallet
30 sec per pallet
Consumer Verification Scans
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+27,000 taps in 6 months
Brand Engagement
Static label only
Dynamic digital storytelling
ROI Payback Period
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8 months (through fraud reduction + marketing analytics)
Brand Integrity: Authenticity guaranteed for every bottle, restoring trust in export markets.
Operational Efficiency: UHF-enabled case scanning reduced human error and sped up customs clearance.
Data Intelligence: Real-time analytics now inform promotional planning and distributor performance reviews.
Consumer Loyalty: Direct brand-consumer link increased repeat purchases by 12 % over 10 months.
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Tag Type
NFC Tamper-Evident Cap Label
UHF Case Label
Chipset
NFC: NXP NTAG213TT / UHF: NXP Ucode 8 / Impinj M730
Read Range
NFC ≤ 5 cm, UHF > 3 m
Security Features
Tamper detection
Anti-Counterfeiting Holograms / AES-128 encryption and dynamic message authentication
Backend Platform
Cloud Platform serves as the unified data backbone for product authentication and consumer engagement
Compliance & Standards
ISO 18000-6C RFID for logistics, ISO 14443 Type A for NFC, RoHS / REACH environmental compliance
The NFC Smart Wine Cap project demonstrates how Nexus RFID Solutions merges security, traceability, and consumer interaction into one intelligent packaging ecosystem.
By turning every bottle into a connected data node, wineries not only eliminate counterfeit risk but also gain actionable insights into consumer behavior and logistics performance.
This case redefines the value of wine authentication—from loss prevention to market intelligence—proving that trust and transparency can flow together in every pour.