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ASI Contests

Best Sommelier of the World
2023-02-07
Best Sommelier of the Europe & Africa
2024-11-11
Best Sommellier of the Americas
2025-02-17
Best Sommelier of the Asia & Pacific
2025-09-07
Best Sommelier of the World
2026-10-11

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ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World 2026

72 nations. One title. The candidates meet in Lisbon from 11 to 17 October 2026.

 
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Featured edition

Lisbon · 11 — 17 October 2026.

The 18th edition of the ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World takes place in Lisbon, Portugal, at the Sheraton Lisboa Hotel and the Coliseu dos Recreios. One title. One champion.

Venue

Sheraton & Coliseu

Lisbon, Portugal

Nations

72

Registered nations

Dates

11–17

October 2026

Edition

18th

ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World

All ASI Contests

World and continental contests.

Alongside the ASI Contest Best Sommelier of the World, ASI organises continental contests: Best Sommelier of Europe, Africa & Middle East, Best Sommelier of the Americas and Best Sommelier of Asia & Pacific.

 
Best Sommelier of the World
2023-02-07
Best Sommelier of the Europe & Africa
2024-11-11
Best Sommellier of the Americas
2025-02-17

Hall of Champions

Fifty-five years of winners

Japan
Best Sommelier of the Asia & Pacific Osaka, Japan
Australia
Best Sommelier of the Asia & Pacific Daejeon, South Korea
Japan
Best Sommelier of the Asia & Pacific Hong Kong, China
Japan
Best Sommelier of the Asia & Pacific Kyoto, Japan
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