Vignerons indépendants de France

The Vignerons Independants de France (VIF ) ( German: Independent winegrowers in France ) is a wine- trade organization based in Paris, which small, independent winemakers in France and represents than their doctoral organ occurs. In 1978 she was established as a national confédération the caves particulières ( CNCP ). 2003, modified to serve as a rallying point for the independent winegrowers against the powerful wine cooperatives Charter and name. The number of members, depending on the source 6000-10000 winemakers from all over France.

Charter

The VIF philosophy can be condensed to the following key points for the winemaker. you should

• Their terroir responsibly treat,
• The own vineyard farming and read wine itself,
• The wine itself manufacture,
• The wine bottle itself,
• Maintain and preserve the winemaking traditions.

Salon des Vins

Every year arranges the VIF several wine fairs (Salon des vins ) in various cities of France (Reims, Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Strasbourg, Lille, Rennes). With free tasting and sale, this show is aimed directly to the end customer and not just the audience.