Wine-discovery tour sponsored by F.I.C.B.in Italy (Piedmont)

“The 3rd “Wine Discovery Tour” sponsored by the F.I.C.B. will take place from 22 to 26 May 2025 in the Langhe-Roero-Montferrato region in the heart of Piedmont in Italy. It is organised under the aegis of the Order of the Knights of the Truffle and the Wines of Alba, who are offering an exceptional programme in this region, which is a great success with tourism.

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NEWSLETTER N°22: NEWS FROM F.I.C.B.

F.I.C.B. Newsletter n°22 (February 2026) provides news of our activities and international events. Our members are encouraged to disseminate it widely, e.g. by having a link on their website. Click here for Newsletter n°22

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25 February 2026

The Oregon Wine Brotherhood in the spotlight

We are happy to announce the publication of a detailed article in Oregon Wine Press, a leading Oregon wine magazine, about this flourishing brotherhood, many of whose members participate in our international events. It comes following a meet-up between our dear Ken Hick and Greg Norton, a writer specialising in wine. Founded in 1996, the Oregon Wine Brotherhood joined the FICB the following year and hosted its congress in Portland in 2001. Beyond its own activities (chapters, tastings, etc.), the

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22 February 2026

The FICB Bottle of the Year Tournament : a grand success

Our International Federation of Wine Brotherhoods (F.I.C.B.) organized a world first : a wine tournament pitting the “champion” wines of 14 brotherhoods against each other in pairs (dry white wines for this first edition). It was held on February 6 and 7 at the M. Musée du Vin Paris. The idea came from observing wine tournaments in Slovenia, as practiced by Professor and international jury president Marin Berovič. Detailed tournament rules had been established, and an international jury consisting of

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18 February 2026

F.I.C.B General Assembly in. Paris : February 7, 2026

Press release: F.I.C.B.: a resolutely innovative 2026 General Assembly The 2026 General Assembly of the F.I.C.B. was held on 7 February in Paris. It brought together more than 60 participants representing 38 member brotherhoods or federations of brotherhoods from some 20 countries and territories. On this occasion, a world-first event was organized at the M. Musée du Vin Paris: a wine tournament, in which the “champion” wines from 14 wine brotherhoods (dry white wines, for this first edition) competed two

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17 February 2026

News from « Wine in Moderation »

Our partner WIM has recently presented its recent achievements, at a reception held in Brussels on January 21st attended by the president of FICB Marc Lesk. WIM’s mission is to be « the social responsibility program of the wine sector, providing wine professionals with the information and tools to responsibly present wine, and inspiring consumers to fully enjoy wine and its culture in a healthy, positive, and convivial way. » A partnership (MOU) between the FICB and WIM was signed

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3 February 2026

F.I.C.B. SPONSORED WINE DISCOVERY TOUR in ALSACE: OCTOBER 16 TO 19, 2026

The 4th F.I.C.B.-sponsored “Wine Discovery Tour” to discover the culture, gastronomy and wines of Alsace, will take place from October 16 to 19, 2026. It is organized by the Confrérie de Saint Etienne d’Alsace, which offers an exceptional program around Colmar. Registration before March 30, 2026. Click here for the direct link . Click here for bilingual program and registration details

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9 January 2026