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Tragic Accident Claims Life of Italian Winemaker Matteo Forner

10/14/2025

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Matteo Forner, a 44-year-old Italian winemaker and city councillor known for preserving ancient grape varieties, died on October 10 while cleaning a grape press at his family's winery in Castelcucco, Treviso.
The machine unexpectedly activated and crushed his neck, killing him instantly.
His father, Lino, witnessed the incident.
Investigations are ongoing into the death.
Forner is survived by his parents and a 15-year-old son.

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Story summary

Matteo Forner, a 44-year-old Italian winemaker and city councillor known for preserving ancient grape varieties, died on October 10 while cleaning a grape press at his family's winery in Castelcucco, Treviso.
The machine unexpectedly activated and crushed his neck, killing him instantly.
His father, Lino, witnessed the incident.
Investigations are ongoing into the death.
Forner is survived by his parents and a 15-year-old son.