During the hand riddling of sparkling wine bottles, each bottle is marked with a colored stripe, called a marque in French. This stripe helps workers position the bottle correctly on the riddling rack and also shows that the bottle has been handled by hand. Hand riddling is an important part of traditional sparking wine-making, as it allows the yeast to settle properly and ensures the wine develops its characteristic clarity and flavor.
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