Prime French vineyards left bare after 'wine mafia’ strikes
Prime French vineyards left bare after 'wine mafia’ strikes
Sep 30, 2010 6
French wine growers have fallen victim to a “mafia” which is systematically stealing entire crops of grapes. The criminals strip acres of vines bare and, overnight, take what can represent a year’s work for the farmer, which can mean financial ruin for the grower as agricultural insurance tends not to cover raw fruit.Similar crimes have taken place in Germany and the US, and many believe the thieves are professionals working in the industry.
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