The 4th edition of A Vinha Garrafeira for Professionals, an event promoted by Vinha Garrafeira since 2022, took place on the 17th and 18th of February at the Teatro Micaelense.
Year after year the results have exceeded the expectations of the organisation and the participants, and 2025 was no exception. Wines from all regions of the country, spirits and beers were present. An excellent opportunity to bring together experts, producers and wine lovers for a unique experience, where techniques and trends were explored.
The event, whose motto this year was ‘the wine journey that inspires and creates memories’, was exclusively for professionals, with a special focus on the HORECA channel. The main aim of this meeting is to facilitate interaction between professionals in the sector and to present a variety of wine products from Portugal.
Over the course of two days, 30 national and regional producers were present, involving more than 600 participants. Those attending had the opportunity to taste more than 300 wine references and take part in the following themed workshops:
- ‘The 3 main ones: Verdelho, Arinto dos Açores and Terrantez. What brings them together and what sets them apart’, by producer Insula;
- ‘The versatility of Alvarinho’, by producer Soalheiro;
- ‘Tecedeiras, Douro wines that combine tradition with modernity’, by Lima & Smith;
- ‘The Four Corners of Johnnie Walker’ by producer Diageo;
- ‘The excellence of Terras do Grifo in Douro’, by producer Rozès;
- ‘Come and see Pico’, by the producer Cerca dos Frades;
- ‘50 Years of Esporão’, by the Esporão producer.
In addition to the exhibitors, tastings and workshops, the space also offered a networking area for exchanging experiences and expanding commercial relations and new partnerships.
As in previous editions, the Bensaude Distribution brands were once again in the spotlight at the Retailor stand. The aim of this representation was to make the best of the Azores known to visitors, current and potential partners.
Vinha Garrafeira specialises in the sale of drinks and accessories, with an emphasis on wines from the various wine regions of mainland Portugal and the islands. It also offers a wide range of spirits, sparkling wines, champagnes, liqueurs and beer.