The label on the bottle has a number of functions. Using it, manufacturers convey important information to the buyer about the composition of the product, place of production, and shelf life. The original product label has strictly designated parameters by which, including, it is possible to distinguish a real product from a fake. Consider the sizes of labels for champagne and their features.
Sticker set
Each brand of champagne has its own distinctive features. They are visible to the naked eye in the appearance of the bottle, the originality of which gives a set of stickers.
Each bottle of champagne has:
- tint , with which the neck of the bottle is formed;
- label - it is located on the front side;
- counter-label - is located on the opposite side of the label.
The types and sizes of labels for champagne are strictly fixed, as well as the information placed on them. Let's consider in more detail.
Label Designation
A set of stickers on a bottle of champagne gives it originality and accompanies the necessary information. Vintage wines always have full information, and the size of labels for champagne always meets the standards.
The top curly label, the little ring, is glued to the foil that closes the cork of the bottle. This confirms the integrity of the package. In addition, the name of the manufacturer and the logo of the company are placed on the label.
On the main label you can read the name of the wine, product capacity inside the container, product compliance with GOST, the amount of alcohol and the type of champagne. It, depending on the composition and aging, can be dry, semi-dry, sweet, semi-sweet, brut, etc. The emblem and name of the manufacturer are also placed on the label.
The counter-label briefly reports on the features of the production of this batch of wine, on contraindications to the use of the drink, and on the shelf life. The manufacturer’s address and barcode are also shown here.
The exact size of the label for champagne, as well as the information on it, speak of the original quality products.
Label Sizes
The sizes of labels for champagne have standard parameters. Thanks to them, the label becomes the most important element in the packaging of finished products, is a brand of the manufacturer.
The standard label size for champagne in cm for a 0.75 liter bottle has the following numbers:
- The collette consists of two parts, the size of which is different. The widest, front, part is called the “front” and is 5.5 cm. The clasp located on the back of the bottle has a size of 4 cm. The length of the necklace is equal to the circumference of the neck of the bottle and is 15-16 cm.
- The main label on the front of the bottle is a rectangle with 12/8 cm sides.
- The counter label on the back is also in the shape of a rectangle with 5.5 / 4 cm sides.
Compliance with these sizes indicates the quality of the product. In addition, today they are actively used for making labels to order for champagne, which is served on the table during various celebrations (anniversaries, weddings, New Years, etc.).
A bottle of champagne with an individual sticker becomes a real decoration of the festive table.