What does it take to become the ASI Best Sommelier of the World?

In this episode of A Sommelier's Insight host Mark DeWolf speaks with Sweden's Andreas Larsson, ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2007, about his unconventional journey from chef and musician to the pinnacle of international sommellerie. Larsson reflects on the disciplined preparation, mental focus and trusted team that carried him to victory, and how the competition and sommellerie in general transformed an introvert into a confident speaker and global wine authority.

They also explore the evolution of the sommelier profession, the growing strength of competitors beyond Europe’s traditional wine nations and what audiences can expect when the world’s finest sommeliers gather in Lisbon this October.