Study Materials for Competition Participants
This page contains the official study materials prepared by the organising committee and the judging panel of The Best Sommelier of the Great Steppe competition.
These materials are designed to support the structured preparation of contestants, Boot Camp candidates, and hospitality professionals.
These materials are designed to support the structured preparation of contestants, Boot Camp candidates, and hospitality professionals.
Systematic work with these professional materials will help contestants to:
- develop advanced sensory analysis and blind tasting skillsperform wine service confidently and accurately
- prepare effectively for competition tasks and service scenariosstrengthen overall professional competence
- align their preparation with international sommelier standardscontribute to the development of wine education and the professional community in the region
Study Materials:
All materials have been prepared and structured by the judging panel of The Best Sommelier of the Great Steppe, represented by Artem Lebedev, Valentina Kirichkova, and Igor Baranov.
The materials are provided exclusively for personal educational use. The following is prohibited:
- -1-resale or commercial distribution
- -2-publication without prior written approval from the organisers
- -3-modification, reproduction, or commercial use
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
“The Best Sommelier of the Great Steppe”
“The Best Sommelier of the Great Steppe”
Please review the documents below carefully prior to the competition.
These documents outline the competition regulations, scoring criteria, and the structure of each stage and task.
These documents outline the competition regulations, scoring criteria, and the structure of each stage and task.
Partners of the Astana Stage, Kazakhstan
