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Essência do Vinho – Porto: Portugal’s Leading Wine Event Returns in 2026

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Essência do Vinho – Porto is Portugal’s premier wine experience, held annually at the iconic Palácio da Bolsa, a stunning 19th-century neoclassical palace in the heart of Porto.

Organized by the Essência Company since 2004, this four-day event typically takes place in February or March as part of Wine & Travel Week, a showcase for the wine tourism industry. The latest edition of Essência do Vinho – Porto won the Wine Travel Awards 2024-2025 in the Enogastronomic Events – Magnet of the Region category. The event in Porto returns from February 26 to March 1, 2026.

This event brings together wine lovers, producers, and experts from around the world, offering significant networking opportunities within the wine industry alongside the chance to taste over 4,000 different wines from more than 400 national and international producers.

For those seeking a deeper experience, there are guided tastings of exclusive and rare wines, as well as workshops led by renowned experts. A major highlight is the “TOP 10 Portuguese Wines by Revista de Vinhos,” a prestigious competition where a panel of international judges selects the top 10 Portuguese wines.

However, two more editions of Essência do Vinho are scheduled for 2025: in Lisbon, from November 1–3, and in Funchal, Madeira, from November 27–29.