AIS - Associazione Italiana Sommelier del Veneto

The Italian Sommelier Association of Veneto was founded with the aim of promoting the knowledge of wine through the training of professionals who have the task of spreading a correct culture also in relation to local gastronomic traditions. These are the sommeliers, true qualified witnesses of wine tasting, of the territory, of tradition.
Wine, in fact, is not simply a beverage but tells the story of man and the passion for the territory.

Thanks to this, from its inception in 1971, the territorial section of Veneto has seen constant growth, both in terms of the number of members and the number and quality of initiatives. The goal of such commitment is the dissemination of knowledge about the world of wine in general and the enhancement of Venetian wines in particular. As a testament to the role acquired in the sector, in 1974, AIS was recognized as a legal entity by decree of the President of the Republic. A significant achievement, reached also thanks to the Venetian members who have promoted the development of the national association, whose presidency has also been held by Venetian sommeliers.

If today the professional qualification of AIS sommelier is synonymous with profound competence, it owes this to the school of great Venetian masters who have taught how to enhance the relationship between wine and local traditions. For this reason, Venetian sommeliers are recognized worldwide as spokespersons of the Venetian wine civilization and its values.