Welcome to Episode 1576, in which Cynthia Chaplin interviews Adel Abulkhassanova of Amadei Franco in this installment of Voices, on the Italian Wine Podcast. The winery is awarded the Best Sparkling WIne 2023 Trophy for Emilia Igt Lambrusco Frizzante Primo Fiore N.V., in 5StarWines – the Book wine selection in 2023 More about today’s guest The winery was born in the early sixties from the passion and work of two brothers, Franco and Renato. A story that tells of a growth path that resulted in the rediscovery of the ancestral bond with the earth, with the territory and with the fruits that respectful human work can derive from it. Today, the winery represents one of the largest wine-growing companies in the Parma area, with approximately thirty hectares of owned vineyards managed according to the organic method and a dense network of suppliers of local grapes and wines. Connect: Website: www.amadeivini.it/ Instagram: amadei_vini About today’s Host: Cynthia Chaplin is a VIA certified Italian Wine Ambassador, a professional sommelier with FIS and the WSA, a member of Le Donne del Vino, and a Professor of Italian wine and culture. Born in the USA, she’s lived in Europe since 1990. Italian wine, in particular rosé, is her passion. She works with embassies, corporations and private clients, creating and presenting tastings, events, seminars and in-depth courses. Cynthia is a wine writer, a judge at international wine and sake competitions, she consults with restaurants and enotecas developing comprehensive wine lists and food pairings, and she advises clients who want to curate an Italian wine collection. She currently works for Vinitaly International in Verona as a Project Manager, Educator, and the host of VOICES Series on The Italian Wine Podcast, focusing on diversity and inclusion in the global wine industry. Connect: Facebook: Italian Wines in English Instagram: kiss_my_glassx Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-chaplin-190647179/ _______________________________ Let's keep in touch! Follow us on our social media channels: Instagram www.instagram.com/italianwinepodcast/ Facebook www.facebook.com/ItalianWinePodcast Twitter www.twitter.com/itawinepodcast Tiktok www.tiktok.com/@mammajumboshrimp LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/italianwinepodcast If you feel like helping us, donate here www.italianwinepodcast.com/donate-to-show/ Until next time, Cin Cin! Share this pod! Remember Voices is all about diversity, equity, and heart-warming personal stories about real people!