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92 / the tasting panel / august 2015 92 / the tasting panel / august 2015 BEHIND THE SCENES WITH FRED DAME, MS A Conversation with Piero Antinori PRESIDENT OF MARCHESI ANTINORI SRL photos by Alexander Rubin Fred Dame, MS is VP/Prestige Accounts for American Wine & Spirits (a division of SWS of CA); here he is pictured with Piero Antinori, President of Marchesi Antinori SRL at Antica Winery on Atlas Peak. Fred Dame: Piero, it is an honor to be here with you at the magnif- icent Antica Winery on Atlas Peak. With Marchesi Antinori dating back to 1385, you have to be one of the longest-lived family firms in the industry. In fact, any industry! How is it after 630 years? Piero Antinori: My ancestor Giovanni Piero di Antinori joined the Vintners Guild of Florence and we have enjoyed his efforts for over six centuries. My daughters are all involved, and I am confident that my grandchildren will be as well.