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Association de la Sommellerie Internacionale
The World Authority on Sommellerie
Since 1969 . 75 nations . 13,000 + sommelliers
Reach
75 +
National associations across six continents
Heritage
55 yrs
Of authority, education, and service excellence
People
13,000 +
Sommeliers represented in the global network
Activity
48 K
International competitions, masterclasses & events / yr
What We Stand For
Authority. Community. Connection
01
Credibility
Global authority through 55 years of setting the standards for excellence.
02
Community
75 national associations united by one voice, one mission, one community.
03
Connection
The bridge between sommeliers, producers and the hospitality world.
Latest from ASI
News, insights and stories from the world of sommellerie.
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Best Sommellier of the World 2026
Best Sommelier of the World 2026
Four months from now, sixty nations will meet in Lisbon to crown the next ambassador of global sommellerie. Live coverage, candidate profiles, and partner pavilions go live from this site.
Lisbon, Portugal
Partnerships
Stand alongisde the world´s sommeliers.
ASI partners gain access to a discerning international audience — and become part of the conversation shaping hospitality’s future. Three structured tiers, one shared standard of excellence.
Tier 01
Gold
3 seats . Annual
- Global category exclusivity
- Logo lock-up across ASI events
- Two News Mag features / yr
- Two pavilion slots a BSWC
- Direct partner manager
Tier 02 . Featured
Silver
5 seats . Annual
- Recognised Official partners status
- Media kit + co-branded content
- Presence at all continents events
- One masterclass slot / yr
- Quarterly partner roundtable
Tier 03
Bronze
Open . Annual
- Logo and Partner page
- Newsletter mentions
- Discounted event passes
- Acess to partne directgory
Special
Gold Plus
By invitation
- Funded education programs
- Champion mentorship sponsorship
- Naming rights - masterclass
- Board - level relationship
