The mansion which was the centre of FC is right up there with it’s counterparts in DALLAS and DYNASTY. The legendary Southfork wasn’t particularly well decorated inside (at least in the early years set) and looked far better from the outside. However it is still some spot. The Carrington mansion in DYNASTY just took grandeur to another level. It is a place where you could picture the super rich residing. The Victorian Villa Miravalle used in FALCON CREST was and still is a fine piece of architecture. Three levels of ‘gothicness’ among all the vines you would ever need makes it quite a draw for fans of the Tuscany Valley series.
Angela gives Cole a taste of wine, during a meeting in her infamous study. The wine is a very old Gioberti product and it is very dear to Angela’s heart, (a scene from season 1, 1981 – ‘82):
Cole: “What is it?”
Angela: “That is history Cole! It was bottled, by your great great grandfather.
He was an Italian immigrant, who came to America a little bit late for the gold rush. But at least he had the sense, to bring some of the old family vines. That was gold to Joseph.
He was married to a Swede, Tessa. She was so stubborn. It was a strange combination, a passionate Italian and a mystical Swede. They produced strange people. Us!