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Join us for an unforgettable experience of incredible food, drinks, and community on Saturday, October 3. This year, almost 100 celebrated chefs, beverage professionals, and hospitality visionaries will come together for an afternoon of world-class bites, libations, live music, immersive experiences, and more, all to raise critical funds for emergency relief and mental health support for food and beverage workers nationwide.

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Donatella
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Cinelli Colombini - Casato Prime Donne
Toscana, Italy /
Soncy Urso Chin, Banville Wine Merchants
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Donatella Cinelli Colombini is a legendary pioneer in the world of wine. With a long history in Tuscany – her great-grandfather, Giovanni Colombini was one of the founders of the Consorzio del Brunello – Donatella has worked tirelessly not only to craft incredible wine but also to champion the role of women working in the wine industry. All of the people who work at Donatella’s properties, including the head winemaker, Valérie Lavigne, are women, which is a unique situation in Italy and a beacon of progress for women in the wine industry globally.