Limassol, Cyprus, November 15th – 19th 2021
ASI CONTEST BEST SOMMELIER OF Europe & Africa
CANDIDATES SCHEDULE //
Accommodation Mediterranean Hotel Limassol
MONDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2021
10.00 – 16.00
Welcome to Cyprus: Hospitality desk/check-in: Mediterranean Hotel Beach Hotel
11.00 – 16.00
International partners and local winery exhibition: wine tasting at -Mediterranean Beach Hotel
16.00 – 17.00
Masterclass: “Commandaria Styles” at Mediterranean Beach Hotel
20.00 – 22.30
Opening ceremony: A seafood dinner for officials, delegations, partners, ASI Board members, and the technical committee at Four Seasons Limassol.
17.00 – 01.00
Bar des Sommeliers: Mediterranean Beach Hotel
TUESDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2021
08.30 – 17.30
Quarter-Finals: a behind closed doors contest*: Four Seasons Ballroom
*presidents and journalists will be allowed for photos for a maximum for 15 minutes before the tests star
10.00
Official Contest / Press conference: Four Seasons Hotel Mezzanine
20.00
Dinner: A BBQ night and the announcement of the semi-finalists at Mediterranean Beach Hotel
17.00 – 01.00
Bar des Sommeliers: Mediterranean Beach Hotel
WEDNESDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2021
09.00 – 14.00
Semi-Finals: a contest behind closed doors
19.30
Transfer: all candidates will be transported to the center of the town for dinner
20.00
Dinner: finger food buffet & DJ music at Pralina Experience
17.00 – 01.00
Bar des Sommeliers: Mediterranean Beach Hotel
THURSDAY 18TH NOVEMBER 2021
Workshop 1:
09.30 – 10.30
Romanian Wines of “The Iconic Estate” – Alexandrion Group presented by Julia Scavo
Workshop 2:
11.00 – 12.00
Exploring the ‘Traditional Wineries of Austria’s” (Österreichische Traditionsweingüter – ÖTW) appellation and vineyard classification system, presented by Michael Moosbrugger (President): Four Seasons Ballroom
12.30 – 14.30
Light Lunch: light lunch at Four Seasons Hotel
Workshop 3:
14.30 – 15.30
“Diversity of Japanese Sake – another perspective in matching with food” Japanese Saké and Shoshu makers Association, presented by Raimonds Tomsons: Four Seasons Ballroom
Workshop 4:
16.00 – 17.00
– California Wines by Elaine Chukan Brown
19.30
Transfer with buses at Limassol Castle and Old Port for dinner
20.00
Dinner: Cyprus Meze at Carob Mill Berengaria Restaurant at the Limassol Old Port
Wine stations for BSEA Contest partners and Cyprus wines
17.00 – 01.00
Bar des Sommeliers / Mediterranean Beach Hotel
FRIDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2021
09.30 – 10.00
Transfer: all candidates will be transferred by bus to Columbia Plaza to the center of Limassol’s old town
10.00 – 11.00
Workshop & Masterclass: Alvarinho and Territory, Quinta de Soalheiro presented by Luis Cerdeira
11.30 – 12.30
Workshop & Masterclass: Xinisteri, the new boundaries
13.00 – 14.00
Light Lunch: Seven Seas Columbia Plaza
14.00
Departure for the Rialto Theater ten- minute walk from Columbia Plaza
15.00 – 19.00
Final at Rialto Theatre
20.30
Gala Dinner: Pre-dinner drinks, awarding of prizes, and gala dinner: Four Seasons Hotel
After dinner Closing Party: Four Seasons Ballroom
SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2021
Departure day or you may optionally extend your stay in Cyprus!