News from Slovakia

News from Slovakia

The Association of Sommeliers of the Slovak Republic held their vote for a new president on March 25. Beáta Vlnková, sommelier and member of the International Federation of Wine and Spirits Journalist and Writers and former president of the organization, was reelected...
New Board at the ASPI

New Board at the ASPI

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...
Japan Sommelier Association Celebrates 50 years

Japan Sommelier Association Celebrates 50 years

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...