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Marchesi Antinori winery in Tuscany targeted in a €5m wine heist.

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Topic Overview

Marchesi Antinori, a historic family-owned winery with roots dating back to the late 1300s, is currently newsworthy due to a significant theft. Recent reports indicate that thieves stole approximately 30,000 bottles of wine, valued at around €5 million, from its storage facility in Cortona, Tuscany. The heist, believed to be one of the largest of its kind in Italy, involved at least seven masked individuals who disabled alarms and surveillance systems before using forklifts to remove the wine. The theft occurred as the winery was preparing to ship a consignment abroad. This event highlights the vulnerability of high-value goods, even within secure facilities, and underscores the considerable economic value associated with prestigious wine production and collections.
Last updated: October 9, 2026