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My friend Andrea Contucci. His family is a noble one, with a noble history. He knew I was visiting and invited me over to tour their palazzo, and of course the cellars, cantine, and drink some wine. When we entered this amazing room, he opened the drapes to let some light in, and I said "stop", and shot a couple photos of him illuminated by the outside light. He didn't understand at first but he really appreciated it later when I presented this in print on a subsequent trip.  He and his staff are amazing friends to me, and the Contucci family has been producing their famed Nobile wine for over 1000 years, and their various vineyards produce amazing wines.