ASI – Association de la Sommellerie Internationale Diploma Exam

Created in 2012, the ASI Diploma was designed to develop professional sommeliers’ capabilities corresponding to the ASI by-laws, which involve a wide range of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. Offered in French, English or Spanish (the official languages of ASI), the yearly uniform exams, administered on the same day by participating national associations, include written tests, blind tastings, essays, service tests and oral presentations.

The diploma is also meant to foster participation in ASI beyond the sommelier contests and to encourage professional development and active involvement within member associations and ASI. It also provides opportunities to promote ASI in the global press and media, and increase the association’s involvement in the development of the profession worldwide.

Sommeliers who take the exams in a second language (French, English or Spanish) can obtain two levels of certification, according to their level of achievement: silver or gold. Since the 2019 exams, a bronze-level…