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Pierpaolo Barzan
Rome-born Pierpaolo Barzan, 35, founded Altay Scientific, which manufactures high-tech scientific teaching equipment, in 1997. As his company grew, his world travels introduced him to museums and galleries and he developed a passion for collecting contemporary art, establishing the Depart Foundation last year to highlight emerging artists. Eight years ago, Barzan and his wife, Valeria, bought Poggio Golo, a winery in Tuscany’s Montepulciano region. Recently, they commissioned Los Angeles–based architectural firm Johnston Marklee to build a new structure to house winemaking activities and artists’ residences. Barzan spoke with Wine Spectator associate editor Jennifer Fiedler about balancing tradition and modernity in Italy.
For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands March 30, 2010.
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