Angelina Maslennikova is an internationally recognised sommelier for her creativity, in-depth knowledge of the industry and dedication to the world of fine dining. She currently passionately oversees the wine list at Koan, a two Michelin star restaurant in Copenhagen.
Born in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Angelina fell in love with wine in a specialist bar in St Petersburg, where she began her career, exploring the first nuances of the industry. Eager to broaden her cultural background, she travelled to different wine regions of the world, including Burgundy, where she consolidated the basis of her wine expertise.
Angelina built her way step by step, from waitress to head sommelier in fine dining restaurants. This gave her a deep understanding of the dynamics of high-end service and allowed her to develop a unique style in creating balanced wine lists with a distinctive character.
During the pandemic, as head sommelier of the COCOCO restaurant in Russia, she demonstrated creativity and adaptability by developing a sustainable approach to service, demonstrating her ability to cope with complex situations. In 2023, she took on the role of sommelier at Hiša Franko, Ana Roš's three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Slovenia, where she deepened her knowledge of Eastern European wines.
Shortly afterwards, she became sommelier at Koan, Kristian Baumann's two Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Copenhagen. Here, her personality is reflected in the pairing suggestions, which include unique options such as non-alcoholic beverages, a collection of Korean Sool, a wide range of fermented and distilled beverages, often handcrafted, and several wine selections. With her vision, she works with the team to perfect each pairing, guaranteeing guests an unparalleled dining experience.
Away from the restaurant, she has a strong passion for psychology and electronic music. These interests, together with her desire to discover new places, enrich her deeply.
