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In Memory of Gianni Masciarelli, the Guardian Angel of Abruzzo

 
Thursday, August 7th, 2008 at 10:03:48 AM
by Monica Larner

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I am saddened and shocked to learn of the premature death of Italian vintner Gianni Masciarelli. He died of a sudden stroke on July 31st at the young age of 53 while on a business trip to Munich. Italy has lost much more than a great winemaker. Masciarelli was a feisty and charismatic voice of truth and he served as a moral compass for Italian wine many years before scandalous reports of fraudulent wines were splashed across headlines.

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