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The Year 2025 in the Africa & Middle East zone

An interview with Michèle Aström Chantôme, ASI Vice-President for Africa & Middle East Of the four ASI geographical zones represented by an ASI vice presidency, Africa & Middle East is the newest. Although it is still young, it shows the…

Momentous Year in the Asia & Pacific Region

An interview with Saiko Tamura Soga, ASI Vice-President Asia & Pacific 2025 was a year of profound momentum across the Asia & Pacific region as it was marked not only by headline competitions and major ASI gatherings, but also by…

Europe’s Sommelier Highlights of 2025

Europe’s sommelier community entered 2025 with a sense of momentum, cohesion and renewed ambition. This was displayed not only by championship victories, but by the strengthening of professional pathways, cross-border collaboration and a growing cultural influence for sommeliers across the…

The Year of Sommellerie in the Americas

An interview with Matias Prezioso, ASI Vice-President Americas 2025 was a defining year for sommellerie across the Americas, marked bymilestones thatbroadened the region’s visibility, diversity, and ambition. From a landmark continentalchampionship in Sonoma to historic advancements in South America and…