Dates have been set for Best Sommelier of Italy and Franciacorta Award 2012

The dates for the very important 2012 Best Sommelier Competition of Italy - AIS Franciacorta Award have been set.

The event, organized by the Italian Sommelier Association with the Consortium for the protection of Franciacorta in order to bring out the quality of Italian wines and give visibility to the professional figure of the sommelier.

The selections will be held in Milan, Rome and Naples and will start on 24 October 2012.

The final will be held in Milan on Monday 3 December at the Elfo Puccini Theater.