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Bottles of Tignanello, Solaia and Guado al Tasso on an empty pallet in a warehouse

Antinori Wine Theft: 30,000 Bottles of Solaia and Tignanello Stolen

Seven masked men emptied Marchesi Antinori's shipping hub at Cortona on the night of 3 to 4 October 2026 and drove away about 30,000 bottles of 2023 Solaia, Tignanello and Guado al Tasso. What happened, which wines were taken, why it is the third raid on a famous Italian cellar since June, and how to buy these wines safely in the UK.

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A Roman mosaic floor uncovered in a trench between vine rows on a Valpolicella hillside

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A Roman Mosaic Under the Vines at Negrar, and the Wine Above It

A mosaic floor found a few metres under a row of vines at Negrar belongs to a Roman villa that made wine on the slopes that make Amarone today. The plot is farmed by a family who belong to the village cooperative, so the wine grown over the dig is on sale in Britain now.

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Collezione di Paolo Chianti, San Sisto Verdicchio Riserva and Levia rosato on a stone windowsill

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What's Changing on Italian Wine Labels in 2026

Three of Italy's best-known wine names are being relabelled in 2026: Chianti DOCG launches an official Sangiovese rose, the Oltrepo Pavese rallies its sparkling wine behind the name Classese, and Castelli di Jesi makes Verdicchio optional to sell the place first. Here is what is changing, why, and what it means for your next bottle.

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Etna Bianco bottle and glass on lava stone above Sicilian vineyards

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Carricante and Etna Bianco: Sicily's Volcanic White Wine

Carricante is the grape behind Etna Bianco's bright, saline, volcanic character. This guide explains how it tastes, how to read the label and which Italian whites make useful comparisons.

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Vinitaly: A Look Back at the Wine Industry's Most Important Event

Vinitaly 2023 Recap: Explore the highlights and innovations from this year's premier wine event in Verona, Italy, including Wine2Wine, Digital Vineyard, and more.

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