by dev855asiv2 | 28 Jul 2019 | ASI News
International Sommelier Day came on June 3, and we hope you had a chance to toast our fine profession! This year’s fete was especially notable as it marked 50 years to the day since the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale was first founded in Reims, France –...
by dev855asiv2 | 28 Jul 2019 | ASI Newsletter
As we head into summer here in Europe and winter for our colleagues in the southern hemisphere, there’s no better time to reflect on the year that has passed. It has been an eventful one for our profession, with several important milestones reached. The ASI is...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI News
Q: How many members does the ASPI have? The current complex situation of the sommelier in Italy is the consequence of the anomalous development that it has had for over 50 years, promoted by other associations, which “sell” the title of sommelier and do...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI News
The Association of Italian Professional Sommeliers has taken several steps to reinforce the continuity of its work. This included the election of Giuseppe Vaccarini as president of the association and reelection of the grand majority of its board. One change: Ciro...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI News
The Japan Sommelier Association began its life in January 1969 as the “Beverage Sales Promotion Study Group (BMRG).” 2019 marked the organization’s 50th anniversary with a party held on 30 March at the Tokyo International Forum. Many familiar faces were on hand to...