FICB International Congress ~ REPORT
There is nothing much new to report on the International front since the last Arbor except that registration is now open for the Wine Challenge in Hungary. Here is a recap Registration is now open for the 2nd FICB International Wine Challenge. This one will be in Hungary and hosted by the Order of the Ladies of Pannonia. They have changed the order of visits so that now June 2-5, 2022 will be in Budapest and environs, and the extension June 5-7th will be in the Eger and world famous Tokaj regions. Details are on the FICB website (www.winebrotherhoods.org).
The next General Assembly will be held in Paris on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Remember any member of any Brotherhood is invited to attend this meeting which is always followed by a wonderful lunch in the Maison du Vin accompanied by shared wines of the attending Brotherhoods - a wonderful event in uncrowded Paris at this time of the year! Per Vitem, Ad Vitam!!
Important to note that space is limited to 100 persons. First come first served! The Portugal Congress is confirmed for May 24-28, 2023 in Oporto, and in the Vino Verde & Duoro regions, followed by the Extension, May 28-30 in Lisbon and Alentejo regions. There will be no capacity limits for this event. The Organizers will be putting together a commemorative book with information on all of the attending Brotherhoods. We expect registration to begin in the Spring of 2022. There has been no date set for a potential Wine Discovery Tour (a small 40-50 person event) in the Madeira region of Spain, potentially later this fall or next. I will share the information as soon as it is made available to the Board of Administration. There has been no talk of mandatory vaccinations for any of the above events, but I would not be surprised if there is some form of requirement as this pandemic drags on. Please be prepared to avoid disappointment!
Summer/Fall 2021
Pat Pingitore
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