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The Association de la Sommellerie Internationale is the world’s preeminent global advocate for the needs of the modern sommelier.
Since 1969
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“ASI was a little bit like the European Union in the beginning, today it is more like the United Nations.”-Markus Del Monego (ASI Best Sommelier of the World 1998)
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Members
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2023
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May-June
Certification 1
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4th-5th July 2023 (+5-6th July Wine Symposium held by Finnish Sommelier Association)
GA, Helsinki, Finland
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October-November
Certification 2
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29th October- 1st November 2023
Bootcamp Americas, Quito, Ecuador
2024
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22nd-24th February 2024
GA, Monaco
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4th March 2024
ASI Diploma exam
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10th-15th November 2024
Best Sommelier Europe & Africa 2024, Belgrade, Serbia
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Tbc
Bootcamp Europe and Africa 2024
To come 2025 & 2026 TBC
Best Sommelier Americas
Best Sommelier Asia & Pacific
Bootcamp Asia & Pacific
Best Sommelier of the World
Cape Town GA May 2025
News & Events
Check out the latest ASI news, as well as updates in the world of sommellerie!
Partner news 🤝
Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris 2024, a trade exhibition getting bigger and better 🍷
The Vinexposium group’s flagship exhibition is readying to ramp up the experience for wine and spirits professionals. ❄️February 12-14 promise to be action-packed with even more regions, countries, conversations, inspiration and business relations. 2024 will mark a turning point in the history of Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris whose growth and legitimacy are all-set to get a significant boost:
+72% international exhibitors and 50 producer countries 📈
+28% extra floor space to welcome the 3,900 exhibitors 👋
+25% floor space in the Be Spirits area designed for spirits, craft drinks, No/Low, beers & ciders 🍻
100% of France’s wine regions 🇫🇷
Do you already have your badge?? Make sure to book your spot and not miss the wine fair of the year! 😉
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🍇🌿 Exploring the Vinous Tapestry of Tokaj! 🥂✨ As sommeliers, diving into the intricate nuances of wine regions fuels our passion. Let's uncover the magic of Tokaj, where history and terroir intertwine to craft liquid poetry.
🗺️ Nestled in northeastern Hungary and southeastern Slovakia, Tokaj boasts a terroir like no other. Its volcanic soils, laced with rich clay, thrive under a unique microclimate. The Carpates protect the vineyards, creating a mesoclimate conducive to the noble rot, botrytis cinerea, essential for crafting Tokaj's legendary sweet wines.
🍇 The region's flagship grape varieties, Furmint and Hárslevelű, dance harmoniously on these historic vineyards. While Furmint lends its acidity and structure, Hárslevelű contributes aromatic complexity, resulting in ethereal elixirs that age beautifully.
📜 A region steeped in history, Tokaj's winemaking heritage dates back centuries. It was the Tokaji Aszú wine that earned royal favor, charming the palates of European nobility in the 17th century. Its rich legacy continues to captivate wine enthusiasts worldwide.
🏰 Among the revered wineries, names like Royal Tokaji, Disznókő, and Oremus stand tall, crafting liquid masterpieces that epitomize the essence of Tokaj's terroir. These estates fuse tradition with innovation, honoring age-old techniques while embracing modern winemaking advancements.
🥂 Embrace the velvety textures and honeyed notes, the hallmark of Tokaji Aszú wines, each sip a tribute to the region's storied past and promising future. Let's raise our glasses to Tokaj—a treasure t#asisommst#asibestsommg#AsiNews #asiwineregiona#sweetwines##sommeliers#winer#tokajtreasurese#wineexplorationn#sommlifereasures #WineExploration #SommLife
Pairing Tuesdays 🍷🍴
Grilled Prime rib beef 🇦🇷🥩
🍇When thinking of Argentina, the first wines that come to mind are youthful and fruity Malbecs. As enjoyable as these are, Argentina can offer an array of wonderfully aged red wines on par with some of the great wines of the world. Unsurprisingly, some of these amazing bottles are Cabernet based, rather than Malbec, although finely aged Malbec can be great on its own. Some of this wines before the 90s, were aged in very large oak casks, allowing for a very slow oxidation. With vineyards harvested earlier, wines were more tannic and acidic, providing a firm structure that supports their longevity.
For a red wine that has been maturing for more than 30 years aim at a cut of beef that is full of flavor, marbled and tender: a Prime Rib matured for a total of 28 days, allowing for tenderness and flavor concentration, but without altering its original qualities. With the prime rib we serve a purée of 90 days aged potatoes, and black truffle from Espartillar, in Buenos Aires Province. The ageing of the potato increases its acidity, and develops complex earthy notes, perfectly matching with fully developed red wines.
🍷Proposed pairings from Don Julio:
Humberto Canale Black Rivers Cabernets Blend 2000. Alto Valle de Río Negro, Patagonia.
Carmelo Patti Cabernet Sauvignon 1996. Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.
Montchenot Cosecha Especial 1983. Cruz de Piedra, Maipú, Mendoza.
Weinert Estrella Malbec 1977. Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza.
Trapiche Broquel 1959. Maipú, Mendoza.
The texture of the beef, full of marbled richness is a perfect match for the polished and refined tannins of the wine. The very complex aroma, where fruit has made way to a bouquet of earth, mushrooms, savoury smokiness and dark spices complements the deep truffle aroma and the complexity of the aged beef. A classic and tested pairing, and yet it remains pleasant and enticing to the senses.
Photo Credits: @agustinomercado (Don Julio)
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