Essência do Vinho (“Essence of Wine”), the largest event in Portugal celebrating and praising national wines of distinction, returns to the Palácio da Bolsa in Porto, 22-25 February. At this popular exhibition, sit in on wine talks and workshops, chat with over 100 wine experts, understand wine pairings, and of course, taste from the thousands of wine labels represented.
Essência do Vinho is a paradise for oenophiles. Just imagine, 4000 wines available for tasting from more than 400 national and international producers. Brand names will be on hand, as will more obscure labels from remote regions.
Many wine themed activities are scheduled during the four-day event, including:
■ Super Premium & Premium Wine Tastings – a great opportunity to sip exceptional exclusive and rare wines with renowned experts.
■ Guided Wine Tastings – become a wine expert by learning from leading experts.
■ Wine Talks – Update your wine knowledge by listening to practical tips on tastes and scents of new product.
■ Wine Pairings by Respected Chefs – discover the contrasts that enhance flavors, and the best combinations by some of Portugal’s most celebrated chefs.
Click here for the full Essência do Vinho 2024 program.
For this 20th edition of the festival, Essência do Vinho Magazine has organized a very exclusive Essência do Vinho Room Experience. This unique space, separate form the general event, hosts 20 of the world’s finest wine producing families. There will also dedicated cuisine and music for this space.
Only two slots per day, from 16:00 to 17:30 and 18:30 to 20:00, allow in a limited number of guests who have purchased the RV Room Experience Access ticket. The ticket provides access to 60 wine tastings, one Riedel tasting glass, finger food, live music and general access to the main Essência do Vinho event. Internaitonal vineyards participating include:
- PORTUGAL | Sogevinus (Kopke and Quinta da Boavista), Niepoort, The Fladgate Partnership (Taylor’s and Fonseca), Soalheiro , Luís Pato , Mouchão, Symington Family Estates (Chryseia, Dows and Graham’s), Sogrape (Casa Ferreirinha and Quinta dos Carvalhais)
- SPAIN | Marqués de Murrieta (Rioja)
- ITALY | San Marzano (Puglia), Castello di Montepó (Tuscany), Castello BANFI (Tuscany)
- FRANCE | Collet (Champagne), Château Pichon Baron (Bordeaux), Bouchard Père et Fils (Bourgogne), Château de Berne (Provence)
- CHILE | Clos Apalta (Valle de Apalta)
- AUSTRALIA | Penfolds (South Eastern Australia)
- GERMANY | Dr. Loosen (Mosel)
- WINES FROM ANOTHER WORLD | Jupiter (Alentejo – Portugal), Uranus (Priorat – Spain), Saturn (Mosel – Germany)
During the event, Wine-A Essência do Vinho will also bestow awards on “The Best of the Year.” Great wines, distinguished personalities and extraordinary restaurants will he honored.
For more information, visit the Essência do Vinho website.
Essência do Vinho
Palácio da Bolsa
Rua Ferreira Borges
Porto
Phone: +351 222 088 500
Email: info@essenciadovinho.com
Hours:
– Thursday, 22 February– 15:00 to 20:00
– Friday, 23 February – 15:00 to 21:00
– Saturday, 24 February – 15:00 to 21:00
– Sunday, 25 February – 15:00 to 21:00
Entrance: Online Tickets – €25 for Thursday, Friday & Sunday | €30 for Saturday. |. €100 for the Room Experience
Click here to buy online (available only in Portuguese language)
Photos: Revista de Vinhos
