by Xeniya Volosnikova | 22 Jul 2021 | ASI News
One of Tuscany’s biggest wine regions has committed to only using Italian grape varieties in its top wines and these wines will come with specific designation on the labels. The assembly of the Consorzio Chianti Classico voted earlier this month to stiffen the...
by Claire MONNIER | 15 Jul 2021 | ASI News
Remember July 2014 in Champagne. It was the 45th anniversary of the ASI, celebrated at Les Crayères in Reims and the holding of an Extraordinary General Assembly to revise our by-laws. In addition, during the two previous days, July 3 & 4, all the Best Sommeliers...
by Claire MONNIER | 15 Jul 2021 | ASI News
ASI: For many people, the idea of a water sommelier is a difficult one to imagine. What exactly is a water sommelier and why is it important? Ciro: I think we don’t need to label a figure in a restaurant as a “water sommelier” because in the professional profile of a...
by Claire MONNIER | 15 Jul 2021 | ASI News
For anyone familiar with ASI sommelier contests, Julia Scavo needs no introduction. The Romanian born sommelier has represented her home country admirably over the years at ASI competitions. Not surprising as this highly distinguished sommelier comes from both a...
by Claire MONNIER | 15 Jul 2021 | ASI News
The sommeliers pairing toolkit has long extended beyond vinous boundaries but now the choices and selections available are nearly endless. With the sommelier community embracing beer, sake, cider, spirits, cocktails, water, tea and coffee amongst other beverages there...
by Claire MONNIER | 15 Jul 2021 | ASI News
ASI welcomes USA as an Observer Member. The successful nomination of Best USA Sommelier Association solidifies ASI’s already strong position as the only global sommelier organization recognized by OIV. Zimbabwe may be a small nation and the latest ASI observer...
