Norway’s Nikolai Haram Svorte crowned ASI Best Sommelier of the World 2026

Haram Svorte was crowned in Lisbon on 16 October after a final staged before a live audience at the historic Coliseu dos Recreios. Pascaline Lepeltier of France finished second and Wataru Iwata of Japan third.A total of 66 sommeliers, each representing an ASI member association, competed in the 18th edition of the competition. After two days of quarterfinals, 20 semi-finalists were announced on... Read more

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