Every year, on June 3rd, the wine community is celebrating the International Sommelier Day.
In medieval times and before, the sommelier was not associated necessary with wine. The modern sense of the sommelier as a wine steward arose in the late 18th century after the first public restaurants were opened in Paris. As this industry thrived, specialists were needed to ensure that restaurants had a proper supply of wine in their cellars – first in barrels and only much later in bottles.
Today the OIV - International Organisation of Vine and Wine defines a sommelier as a professional from the vitivinicultural and catering sectors (restaurants, wine bars) wineries or other distribution channels who recommends and serves beverages at a professional level. Ordinarily sommeliers must complete a training course that leads to a university qualification or other certification.
ASI - Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, one of the oldest branch organization, invites all sommeliers to take part in an ONLINE toast to International Sommelier Day across the world! ASI will be conducting today three ZOOM sessions throughout the day, each of them will be hosted by one of the Vice Presidents of ASI with prominent guests such as Best Sommeliers of the World and Continental Sommelier Champions. Everyone joining is encouraged to bring a bottle of wine for the toast and introduce himself.
We would like to congratulate all our colleagues, who share same passion for wine, popularize wine culture and promote Wine of Moldova all over the world!
NOROC!