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...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI News
The image of the professional sommelier has long been built on the ideal of experience. Long years of working with wines and service were seen as the sole way to build a peak mix of practice and theory. Several statistics suggest that this image is changing. Our...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI Newsletter
“Play it once, Sam. For old times’ sake”, asks the beautiful Ilsa Lund in Rick’s Café. Casablanca is without a doubt one of the greatest films ever made — and perhaps the best drinks movie in history too — but what makes it remain a classic almost eighty...
