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The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale is the worldβs preeminent global advocate for the needs of the modern sommelier.
Since 1969
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βASI was a little bit like the European Union in the beginning, today it is more like the United Nations.β-Markus Del Monego (ASI Best Sommelier of the World 1998)
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2026
- ASI Diploma Exam,Β 9th March 2026.
- ASI General Assembly,Β 18 – 22Β May 2026, Taipei, TaiwanΒ
- ASIΒ Contest Best Sommelier of the World, 11 – 17 October 2026. Lisbon, Portugal
- ASI Bootcamp Americas, 21-24 July 2026, Sao Paulo, Brazil
To come 2027 TBC
ASI Bootcamp Europe, Africa & Middle East, tbc
ASI Best Sommelier of Europe, 6 – 11 September 2027, Poland (Final on 10 September)
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Check out the latest ASI news, as well as updates in the world of sommellerie!
More than a competition. A world of wine, knowledge and discovery. ππ₯
Five days in Lisbon. 66 contenders from around the world. More than 20 masterclasses.
A journey through the vineyards of Oeiras. Thousands of glasses, countless bottles β and an extraordinary amount of knowledge shared along the way.
The ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World is about excellence under pressure. But it is also about everything that makes our profession so rich: discovering new regions, exploring traditions, exchanging expertise and understanding the many cultures that shape what we drink and how we serve it.
Wine was at the heart of the experience, but the world of sommellerie is much wider.
From Portuguese wines to sake, from water presented in a Masterclass or accompanying all moments to the glassware that helps reveal what is in the glass, every detail plays a part in the experience. Education, craftsmanship and collaboration make that experience possible.
Our sincere thanks to our ASI Partners who, again, supported this edition, including the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association, Perlage Water, Vinhos Verdes, Graham's Port, Stoelzle Lausitz, Vinexposium, Brand22, KβAVSHIRI, Maison ChΓ’teau Laguiole, Wine of Moldova, Wines of Portugal and SommelierS International, as well as our education partners GΓ©rard Basset Foundation, GuildSomm, JancisRobinson.com and Wine in Moderation.
We are equally grateful to the Portuguese Sommelier Association and to all the event partners whose contribution helped bring Lisbon 2026 to life.
Because a world-class competition is not built around a single stage. It is built around an entire ecosystem of people, knowledge, products and shared passion.
To everyone who helped make this experience possible: thank you. π΅πΉ
#ASISomms #ASIBestSomm #ASIBSW2026 #ASIBestSommelier2026 #Sommelier #WineEducation #SommelierCompetition
π ASI Book Club Recommendation #34: Anyone Can Taste Wine by Cees van Casteren MW
Is wine tasting a natural talent, or is it a skill we can all develop? π·
In Anyone Can Taste Wine, Master of Wine Cees van Casteren challenges the idea that only a select few have the ability to taste wine professionally. He introduces his CHARACTER method, a structured approach that guides readers through colour, aromas, acidity, sweetness, tannins, alcohol and fruit intensity, helping them analyse wines and put their observations into words.
For sommeliers and wine professionals, this book offers a practical way to refine tasting skills, build confidence and bring more structure to wine analysis. Itβs also a reminder that great tasting comes from curiosity, practice and observation β not simply from having a βgood nose.β
Because becoming a better taster starts with learning how to pay attention. ππ
#ASISomms #ASIBestSomm #ASIBookClub #AnyoneCanTasteWine #CeesVanCasteren #WineTasting #SommelierLife #WineEducation #WineScience #HospitalityProfessionals #WineBooks
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