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FICB INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS

organised by the Portuguese Wine Brotherhoods and their federation

followed by a two days extension in the Lisbon and Alentejo region (June 1-3). The final programme will be available in 2022. For more information click here.

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Welcoming the Brotherhoods: in Oregon and Madeira

One of the FICB’s missions is to facilitate friendly exchanges amongst its members. To this end, we organise events such as Congresses, Wine Discovery Trips, Tasting Challenges, and so on. Along with the Annual General Meeting, held every year in Paris in early February, these events provide an opportunity to get to know one another and to catch up with friends from all over the world who share the same passion. Our events calendar serves as a tool to publicise

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53rd INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE FICB – REMINDER

Lausanne / 6–13 MAY 2027 The countdown has begun, the deadlines are fast approaching – let’s not delay in signing up… We have received this press release from the organisers: A gathering, a celebration, discoveries… and wines to share… Dear Sisters and Brothers, The countdown has begun! From 6 to 13 May 2027, Lausanne and French-speaking Switzerland will have the pleasure of welcoming the 53rd FICB International Congress Au-delà des rencontres entre confréries venues de différents horizons, ce Congrès sera

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News from the Korean Wine Brotherhood: Induction Ceremony and Tasting of Andong Wines

We received this message from Dr. Donjoon Kim, Grand Commander of the Korean Wine Brotherhood. This young wine society, founded in 2017 in a country where the history of wine is relatively recent, is active and has a lot to offer… “The event took place over two days and one night, from July 6 to 7, 2026, at the Andong International Convention Center and at various locations throughout the city. Approximately 50 people attended.” During the induction ceremony, Dr. Sungrok

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Wine Discovery Tour in Japan : a memorable experience

The highly anticipated wine discovery tour held in Japan from May 18 to 24 was a great success, with 80 participants—mostly from Europe and the United States—and strong support from the Knights of the Vine of Japan, who accompanied the visitors in numbers. Twelve brotherhoods members of FICB were represented from France : Le Conseil des Echansons de France, La Coordination des confréries d’Ile de France (Cocorico) et La Confrérie Saint-Bacchus de Guyanefrom Switzerland : l’Ordre de la Channe, la

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