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Goering's Wine Collection Thrills at Moldova's Cricova Winery

1/10/2025

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Hermann Goering's extravagant wine collection, confiscated by the Soviet army after World War II, still captivates visitors at Moldova's Cricova Winery. Among the treasures is a remarkable gift of 460 bottles presented to John Kerry in 2013. However, the cellar has recently lost its connection to President Vladimir Putin, as his bottles and photograph were discreetly removed after his visits.

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Hermann Goering's extravagant wine collection, confiscated by the Soviet army after World War II, still captivates visitors at Moldova's Cricova Winery. Among the treasures is a remarkable gift of 460 bottles presented to John Kerry in 2013. However, the cellar has recently lost its connection to President Vladimir Putin, as his bottles and photograph were discreetly removed after his visits.