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Thieves make off with €5m haul from prestigious Italian winery

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What happened

Gang broke into cellar of Marchesi Antinori in Cortona and loaded two trucks with 30,000 bottles before getaway Thousands of bottles of wine worth €5m (£4.

Key facts

  • Gang broke into cellar of Marchesi Antinori in Cortona and loaded two trucks with 30,000 bottles before getaway Thousands of bottles of wine worth €5m (£4.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:57:49 UTC.

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  3. Thieves make off with €5m haul from prestigious Italian winery

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