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The security measures at the Marchesi Antinori winery were insufficient to prevent a large-scale theft.

Public SafetyEconomicsOct 9, 2026score 0.762 posts · 2 replies across 2 instances
A significant wine theft occurred in Italy, with 30,000 bottles worth €5 million stolen from a prestigious winery. The incident highlights security vulnerabilities and the high value of premium wine.

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The security measures at the Marchesi Antinori winery were insufficient to prevent a large-scale theft.
Parent: Public SafetyEntity: Security MeasuresSub-entity: Winery SecurityImpact: negativeDate: Oct 9, 2026Target: Security Measures

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A gang of thieves has carried out what is being described as the biggest wine theft in Italian history, taking around 30,000 bottles worth an estimated €5 million from the Marchesi Antinori cellar in Cortona, in the province of Arezzo. https://www.wantedinrome.com/news/italy-marchesi-antinori-30000-bottles-of-tuscan-wine-worth-5-million-stolen-in-record-heist.html
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The largest wine theft in the world: Approximately 30,000 bottles of wine, worth €5 million, were stolen from the Marchesi Antinori winery in Italy, according to the Financial Times. Seven professional thieves broke into the warehouse in Cortona, disabled the alarm system, and transported the premium wine away in two trucks. The price of a single bottle ranged from €150 to €500. "People at the winery were crying. It's not just about the value of the wine; it's about something more,
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