by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI News, National competitions
The Association of Sommeliers of Ukraine, an ASI member organization, has completed its “Best Sommelier of Ukraine” competition for 2019. The competition was held on April 23 at the Khreshchatyk Hotel in Kiev, with 83 participants vying for the title....
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI News
Elisa Borroni is just 18 years old, but already has an impressive CV. She is studying at the Hospitality Institute, has interned at establishments such as the three-star Piazza Duomo restaurant in Alba… and was recently declared Italy’s Best Young Sommelier. The...
by dev855asiv2 | 29 Jun 2019 | ASI News
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...
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...