This festival has existed in France since 1985 but corresponds to an ancient tradition of opening the cellars of monasteries to the people of Saint-Martin, around November 10th. Many events are organized around the world by wine merchants and brotherhoods.

2023 F.I.C.B. International Congress in Portugal
The 52nd International Congress of Wine Brotherhoods-F.I.C.B. 2023 will take place from 27 to 31 May 2023 in Porto, the Douro region and the Vinho Verde region. It will be followed by an optional extension to Lisbon, Oeiras, Evora and the Carcavelos and Alentejo regions from 1 to 3 June 2023. It is organized by the Federation of Portuguese Wine Brotherhoods, member of F.I.C.B. Registration is open until 15 December 2022. Summary programme of F.I.C.B. Congress 2023 To go to