Bodegas Fundador have announced the appointment of Antonio Florido as the firm´s director of oenology. He takes over the role from Manuel José Valcárcel who joined what was then Domecq in 1984 as a microbiologist. He now becomes director of research and development. With a degree in chemistry and oenology from the University of Cádiz, Antonio Florido has ten years of experience in the firm where he has fulfilled various roles in oenology, laboratories and production, and now he will be responsible for vineyards, production and ageing bodegas and laboratories. With his experience in the firm, he is in a good position to be in charge of quality control of the Harveys Sherries and the brandies Fundador, Terry and Tres Cepas.
