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Association de la Sommellerie Internationale
The World Authority on Sommellerie
Since 1969 | 72 nations | ASI Community Worldwide +35 000
Reach
72
National associations across six continents
Heritage
55 yrs
Of authority, education, and service excellence
People
35,000 +
Sommeliers represented in the global network
Reach
70 +
National associations across six continents
Heritage
55 yrs
Of authority, education, and service excellence
People
35,000 +
Sommeliers represented in the global network
Activity
48 K
International competitions, masterclasses & events / yr
What We Stand For
Credibility. Community. Connection.
01
Credibility
Global authority through 55 years of setting the standards for excellence.
02
Community
72 national associations united by one voice, one mission, one community.
03
Connection
The bridge between sommeliers, producers and the hospitality world.
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ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World 2026
ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World 2026
From 11 to 17 October 2026, candidates from 72 nations meet in Lisbon to crown the next Best Sommelier of the World. Live coverage, candidate profiles, and partner pavilions go live from this site.
Lisbon, Portugal
Partnerships
Stand alongside the world’s sommeliers.
ASI partners gain access to a discerning international audience — and become part of the conversation shaping hospitality’s future. Gold Plus, Gold, Silver and Education partners — one shared standard of excellence.
Tier 01
Gold Plus
By invitation
- Funded education programs
- Champion mentorship sponsorship
- Naming rights - masterclass
- Board - level relationship
Tier 02
Gold
3 seats . Annual
- Global category exclusivity
- Logo lock-up across ASI events
- Two News features / yr
- Two pavilion slots a BSWC
- Direct partner manager
Tier 03
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 01
Gold
3 seats . Annual
- Global category exclusivity
- Logo lock-up across ASI events
- Two News 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
- Access to partner directory
Special
Gold Plus
By invitation
- Funded education programs
- Champion mentorship sponsorship
- Naming rights - masterclass
- Board - level relationship