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Nikolai Haram Svorte from Norway wins the ASI Best Sommelier of the World Title in Lisbon
Lisbon, Portugal (16 October 2026) — Nikolai Haram Svorte from Norway has been crowned ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026 at Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon. The final marked the competitive culmination of an eventful week that brought 66 candidates to Portugal and returned the contest to Lisbon for the first time since 1978.…
Vinhos Verdes, green by nature
In the northwest of Portugal lies one of the country’s most dynamic…
The Rise of Sommellerie in India
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ASI Remembers Armand Melkonian
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Douro Somm Camp
Originally recorded for A Sommelier’s Insight, the official podcast of the Association…
The Rise of ASI’s Certification Pathways
Since the launch of the ASI Diploma in 2012, the Association de…
Twin Peaks of Sommellerie
Benjamin Hasko and Doug Frost are 2 of 5 people ever to achieve both the titles of Master Sommelier and Master of Wine,
Discover Vinhos Verdes
The Vinhos Verdes Demarcated Region is famous for its natural characteristics: with…
Diversity of the Wines of Portugal
In a small country, which is the 109th in the world in…
World’s Biggest Sake Fair this June in Japan
Did you know the largest sake event in Japan – and the…
Future of Wine Education with GuildSomm
A conversation with Jenny Hemmer, Executive Director of GuildSomm Wine education is…
Dutch Guild of Sommeliers Appoints New Board
Job Seuren assumes leadership role At a well-attended members’ meeting in Den…
Educating the Palate: Inside the Wines of Portugal Academy
When Sofia Salvador joined ViniPortugal nearly 14 years ago, the world of…
Commemorative Edition of Tasting Victory Released
The life, legacy, and enduring humanity of Gérard Basset Few figures in…
An Iranian Woman’s Journey into Sommellerie
Rediscovering Persian wine culture with Samira Kakh Samira Kakh was born and…
Why Moderation Matters: our relations with alcohol
A conversation with Nadia Frittella, Secretary General of Wine in Moderation As…
