Chianti Grower Accused of Fraud

Jo Cooke
Issue: January 31, 2006

Italy's fraud squad is investigating a prominent Tuscan winemaker, Piero Conticelli, for allegedly selling cheap bulk wine as Chianti Classico to a number of well-known producers in the region, including Ruffino.

For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands January 31, 2006.

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