FIVIN - Fundación para la Investigación del Vino y la Nutrición

Wine, Nutrition, and Health Research

Fundación para la Investigación del Vino y la Nutrición (FIVIN) is a nonprofit based in Vilafranca del Penedès, Barcelona, Spain, dedicated to research on the effects of moderate wine consumption on health. Its work includes sharing scientific studies and organizing educational and public outreach activities.

Research and Public Education

FIVIN publishes and shares scientific news about the relationship between nutrition, wine consumption, and health. Topics include studies on polyphenols and cognitive health, different levels of alcohol consumption and cancer risk, and the importance of drinking patterns and lifestyle. The foundation reports on research led by institutions such as ICVV-CSIC and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York.

Its educational activities include sessions for future industry professionals at hospitality schools in Girona and La Rioja. The sessions cover what research says about moderate wine consumption, its health effects, and the risks of alcohol abuse.

Organization

• Scientific committee chaired by Dr. Josep Masip.
• Scientific advisory group, including Dr. Rosa Casas.
• Club FIVIN, with exclusive member benefits.
• Membership and collaboration opportunities.

Events

The foundation organizes and takes part in events such as the Lifestyle & Wine Congress. The 2025 edition has published conclusions, interviews, and other materials. FIVIN also holds workshops and training sessions on its own schedule.

Contact

Address: Edifici Àgora, Plaça Àgora, Domenys II Industrial Park, 08720 Vilafranca del Penedès. Phones: 93 890 45 45 and 91 395 22 57. Email: fivin@fivin.com.