The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale proudly concluded its recent ASI Bootcamp in Singapore, an intensive three-day educational experience that drew 42 aspiring sommeliers from across Asia & Pacific including first-time participation from India, ASI's most recent member in Asia. Held in collaboration with the Sommelier Association of Singapore, the Bootcamp served as a platform to elevate knowledge, refine tasting skills, and foster camaraderie among the next generation of wine professionals. The programme featured an exceptional line-up of theory masterclasses from... Read more
Created in January 2021 in homage to the great man that Gerard Basset was, ASI Best Sommelier of Europe 1996 and ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2010, the Gerard Basset Foundation passes on, through...
The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale membership gathered in Helsinki, Finland, at the beginning of july, to vote on a new board and discuss plans for future development of the profession...
He had been dreaming about it since 2019 when he finished at the 3rd place of the competition in Antwerp, Raimonds Tomsons did it and became, on February 12th in Paris the 17th World's Best...
April 24, 2023 - The Union de la Sommellerie Française (UDSF) and its members are pleased to announce Fabrice Sommier as the new President of the association. Fabrice Sommier succeeds Philippe Faure-...
No inflation in the Best Sommelier of the World competition. The proof, if 19 candidates had been selected for the semi-final in Antwerp, this year in Paris they will only be 17 while the number of...
Four sommeliers present in Paris received the golden cluster on the evening of the final of the competition won by Xavier Thuizat. Daniel Pirès (Champagne Ardennes - cellar creation in progress),...