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Haute Scene, News | July 31, 2014

Sophia Loren Honored at Far Niente Winery in Napa Valley

Haute Scene, News | July 31, 2014
Angella Sprauve
By Angella Sprauve
Gordon Getty and Sophia Loren Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
Gordon Getty and Sophia Loren Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
Lovers of the good life who attended the 9th Annual Festival Del Sole have certainly walked away with fond memories. Just as in years past, this year brought many magical highlights of the 10-day festival, from the Meadowood Gala to the Sphinx Orchestra, but none more stunning than the Bella Italia! tribute to Hollywood legend Sophia Loren at Far Niente Winery in the Napa Valley.
Robin Lail, Magrit Mondavi and Beth Nickel Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
Robin Lail, Magrit Mondavi and Beth Nickel of Far Niente Winery  Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
Napa Valley, Hollywood and culinary luminaries all came together to honor Academy Award-winner Sophia Loren, and her son, conductor Carlo Ponti at Festival del Sole’s “Bella Italia!” Tribute.
Whoppi Goldberg, Sophia Loren and Robert Redford Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
Whoppi Goldberg, Sophia Loren and Robert Redford Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
The room was filled with international luminaries and A-listers including Robert Redford, Francis Ford & Eleanor Coppola, Whoopi Goldberg, Margrit Mondavi, Jan and Maria Manetti Shrem, former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, United States Congressman Mike Thompson, Far Niente proprietress Beth Nickel. Guests were in for a special treat as Ms. Loren was delighted with videotaped presentations from President Bill Clinton and Robert de Niro, along with a letter from George and Barbara Bush.
Michael Chiarello Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
Piero Selvaggio and Michael Chiarello Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
The crowd was also treated to a special performance by Ponti and the orchestra as they debuted Sinfonietta per Sofia by contemporary composer Daniel Brewbaker, a piece that was written in honor of Loren’s 80th birthday. Following the performance, Piero Selvaggio of Valentino Santa Monica and Chef Michael Chiarello of Bottega Napa Valley served a grand dinner inspired by Sophia Loren, which was paired with none other than Far Niente wines.
Francis Ford Coppola, Carlo Ponte and the McGuires Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
Francis Ford Coppola, Carlo Ponte and Mr. and Mrs. McGuire Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
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