Sommeliers to ASI Singapore Bootcamp 2025

Congratulations to our 4 candidates selected to go to ASI Singapore Bootcamp 2025

João Marreiros

João Marreiros, originally from Portugal, is a sommelier with CMS Introductory, WSET Level 3, ASI Certification 1, and a mixology certification from the European Bartender School. With a background in hospitality across kitchen, bar, and front of house, he has also run catering and wine events businesses. Now Auckland Area Manager for Negociants NZ, he was awarded 2nd place in New Zealand Sommelier of Year 2024.

Giulio Barducci

Originally from Italy, Giulio Barducci is the executive chef and wine director at his restaurant, Toast & Oak in Queenstown. With a career that spans Michelin-starred establishments in Italy and leading restaurants in New Zealand, Giulio has a deep passion for both culinary arts and wine service. At Toast & Oak, he has curated an extensive wine list exceeding 300 selections. Guilio is CMS Certified Sommelier. 

Bruno Arias

Bruno is a Chilean sommelier based in New Zealand, currently working at Jervois Steak House in Herne Bay, Auckland. Bruno has travelled to over 16 countries and lived in Chile, Honduras, Italy, Ireland and New Zealand. He is always seeking experiences that connect people through food and wine. Bruno holds the WSET Level 3 and is currently preparing for the CMS Certified Sommelier exam in September.

Karan Patyal 

As a certified sommelier with a passion for wine, Karan has worked in Retail and as a sommelier in restaurants and on cruise ships. Karan holds the WSET Level 3 and CMS Certified. With his existing foundation in wine expertise, he is eager to dive deeper into advanced topics, network with like-minded professionals, and gain hands-on experience. 
 

ASI Bootcamp Experience 

ASI is launching the 5th edition of its intensive training camp for sommeliers. It aims to reach a broader group - not only the top sommeliers from each country and to place a greater emphasis on education - not only for competition preparation.

Masterclasses will be conducted by some of the world’s leading experts, including Best Sommeliers of the World, Masters of Wine (MW) and Master Sommeliers (MS).

Some of the ASI’s Partners will be present during the Bootcamp, and we intend to create educational content related to each of them to help our Sommeliers gain a deeper understanding of their products.

Through masterclasses and tastings, we aim to provide participating sommeliers with 2.5 full days of

top-level training and knowledge.

• Date: July 1st to July 4th

• Place: Conrad Singapore Orchard, One Cuscaden Road, Singapore 249715

• Total number of participants: 40

SCHEDULE

- Tuesday, July 1st : Arrival by the afternoon (before noon) / 15:00 – 18:00 Lectures

- Wednesday, July 2nd : 8:30 - 18.00 Lectures

- Thursday, July 3rd : 8:30 am - 18:45 pm Lectures

- Friday, July 4th : Departure