Thieves steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m in Italy, reports say

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What happened

The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:09:03 UTC.

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  1. Thieves steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m in Italy, reports say

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

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