Essência do Vinho – Porto 2026

A wine producer before a wine tasting event during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA

A wine producer displays his products during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA

Members of the jury attend a wine tasting event during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA

A member of the jury attends a wine tasting event during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA

Members of the jury attend a wine tasting event during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA

Members of the jury attend a wine tasting event during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA

Members of the jury attend a wine tasting event during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA

A member of the jury attends a wine tasting event during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA

A member of the jury attends a wine tasting event during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA

A member of the jury attends a wine tasting event during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA

Numbered wine glasses with his evaluation during wine tasting event during the opening day of the ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2026’ at Bolsa Palace in Porto, Portugal, 26 February 2026. ‘Essencia do Vinho-Porto 2012’ runs from 26 February until 3rd March. JOSÉ COELHO/LUSA