Auctions & wine, Pandolfini in Florence over one million euros

Pandolfini’s “Auction of Fine and Collectible Wines” (Florence, March 22nd-23rd), totaled over one million euros, which is a remarkable goal for Italian wine auctions organized by Italian companies. The top lots were two 12-bottle assortments of Domaine de la Romanée Conti 2000 and 1995, sold for 35.525 euros each, followed by a Magnum of Richebourg Domaine Henri Jayer 1986, at 24.600 euros. The top quoted lot for Italy was Masseto, 6 bottles of 2001, which sold for 5.780 euros, and then a double Magnum of Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 2002, at 4.288 euros.