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THE RISING SON
With his father firmly on the sidelines, Michael Mondavi plans to take America's most famous winery to the world
Kim Marcus
Issue: October 31, 1997
The setting: a magnificent villa on a hill overlooking Florence, reputedly designed by Michelangelo and owned by Bona Frescobaldi of the famous Italian winemaking dynasty. Colorful flags and banners greet guests as they enter the Renaissance estate.
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