Background
Mondavi, Robert Gerald was born on June 18, 1913 in Virginia, Minnesota, United States. Son of Cesare and Rosa (Grassi) Mondavi.
Mondavi, Robert Gerald was born on June 18, 1913 in Virginia, Minnesota, United States. Son of Cesare and Rosa (Grassi) Mondavi.
Bachelor in Economics & Business Administration, Stanford University, 0196. Honorary Degree, Cornell University, 1995. Degree in Fine Arts Honoris Causa, California College Arts & Crafts, 2002.
Director Sunny St. Helena Wine Company, St. Helena, California, 1937—1945. Vice president, general manager Charles Krug Winery, 1943—1966. President Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, 1966—1991.
Chairman board Robert Mondavi Winery (acquired by Constellation Brands), 1991—2004. Chairman Wine Institute.
Benefactor Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts, 2001—2008. Member of American Institute of Wine and Food, California State Polytechnic University Pomona (honorary life chairman 1992—2008, Winemaker of Year 1992), Cornell Society of Hotelman (associate).
Married Marjorie Declusin, 1940 (deceased). Married Margrit Biever, 1980. Children: Robert, Timothy, Marcia.