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 | 27 May 2019 | ASI News
The sommelier profession is constantly gaining ground everywhere around the world, and Africa is no exception. Three associations are growing and becoming more active, and encouraging new ones to emerge as well – a fairly rapid development if you consider that the...
by dev855asiv2 | 27 May 2019 | ASI Diploma, ASI News
On May 2, the results of the 2019 ASI Diploma exams were officially announced, with 49 of 68 candidates passing the test. 15 obtained a gold-level diploma, 31 silver and 3 bronze. Congratulations to all our new ASI sommeliers! Since the inception of the program, there...