Chianti Classico estate sale rakes in $3.5 million

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The furnishings of the Castello di Uzzano, a Chianti Classico estate located in Tuscany, Italy, were sold in 1999 by Christie's for $3.5 million. The sale of wines was disappointing, with poor attendance and only half the lots sold.

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Don't cry for wine investors

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Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote recently that wine should not be bought as an investment, but the composer recently auctioned off his own wine collection for $6 million, earning himself a tidy profit on his investment.

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The best of Cinque Terre

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The best time to go to the Cinque Terre, Italy, is from March to May. Accommodation tends to be basic but inexpensive. Details are given of good hotels and restaurants.

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