Definition: International Federation of Oenophiles (F.I.O.)

Its activities consist of biennial conferences, coordination between associations, exhibitions, competitions, and monitoring the joint decision to refrain from any trade in labels between members. Its publications are distributed through national journals. Admission is unrestricted, subject to acceptance of the statutes. Members: French-speaking Switzerland, German-speaking Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Belgium, England, USA, Canada, France, Germany, Holland, Portugal, Poland, Brazil, Argentina, Chile.