The World Sommelier Competition is a championship held every three years to crown the world’s foremost wine specialist. In 2018, the chosen location was Mendoza, the quintessential wine region of Argentina, that being the first time the country hosted the contest. Exploiting this opportunity, filmmaker Nicolás Carreras follows the participants in this documentary to, on one hand, showcase the event’s unfolding and, on the other, to delve into its more intimate and human aspects. The result is a fascinating exploration of the myths and legends of a world as magical as that of wine.
The world’s best sommeliers have 3 days to demonstrate the results of a whole life devoted to study and learning. The prestigious World Sommelier Competition is held every 3 years to crown the best in the trade. This documentary captures the human experience of the competition, gradually focusing on the participants and their personal backgrounds. This is the ultimate expression of a fascinating culture that gives new meaning to the fabulous myths and mysteries of the world of wine.