South African Sommeliers Association (SASA) is hosting the ASI Diploma Exam on Monday 4 March 2024.
The ASI Diploma Exam is the highest level offered internationally by the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI). It is formed around self-study with supportive mentoring from senior SASA members. It is an outcome-based level where the only requirement is to pass the examination set by ASI. The ASI diploma exam is held on the same day all over the world once a year. Since its inception, less than 500 people all over the world have successfully passed.
How it works:
- A practical dining room scenario
- A blind tasting
- A theory test
- Practical food and wine pairing scenario.
- Role-playing scenario
- Short dissertation
All of the above potentially encompass the whole world of wine and other beverages such as spirits, cocktails, teas, coffee, sake, cigars, cheese, etc.
A theory level in line with WSET Level 4 or the Court of Master Sommeliers Advanced Sommelier Certificate is preferred.
This examination is held annually in South Africa, with successful candidates awarded the ASI International Sommelier Diploma. There are levels of the diploma Gold, Silver, and Bronze. It is preferred that the exam is done in the candidates' second language however if it is done in the candidates' home language, the highest diploma they can achieve is bronze regardless of how well they perform.
Important details
- Date: 4 March 2024
- Venue: The Wine Library, Culture Wine Bar, 103 Bree Street, Cape Town
- Time: 10h00 - 12h00
Costings
Exam: R7 500
Annual membership: R500 (must be a SASA member to sit the exam)
To become a SASA member, click HERE.