FIVI is the acronym for the Federazione Italiana Vignaioli Indipendenti or the Italian Federation of Independent Winegrowers. It lobbies at national and European level to safeguard independent Italian wine growers. It says its scope is representing and safeguarding the figure of the winemaker in relation to the institutions by promoting the quality and authenticity of Italian wines.
President: 2018 Matilde Poggi (Le Fraghe).
Entry criteria: FIVI groups together winemakers that meet the following criteria. Winegrowers must cultivate their own vines, and bottle the wine. Purchased grapes are not permitted unless in extreme cases of vinification needs, in conformity with the laws in force. The winegrower respects the oenological norms of the profession, limiting the use of needless and costly additives, focusing attention on the production of wholesome grapes that do not need “maquillage” (make-up) in the cellar.
History: The Federazione Italiana Viticoltori Indipendenti (FIVI) was created on 17th July, 2008 through an official Statute. The Federation counts over 600 members, either individually registered or entered through existing regional associations. We expect to quickly exceed the one-thousand member quota. Ideally, however, we defend the interests of all winegrowers involved in this profession in Italy.
FIVI is supported by CEVI (Confédération Européenne des Vignerons Indépendants) (European Confederation of Independent Winegrowers) that includes the following winegrowers’ associations present in several different European countries:
Vignerons Indépendants de France
Association Suisse des Vignerons Encaveurs
Organisation Professionnelle des Vignerons Indépendants de Moselle Luxembourgeoise
Federação Nacional de Viticultores Independentes de Portugal
Vindependent – Association hongroise des vignerons indépendants
Website: www.fivi.it./en