The Big Fortified Tasting (bft)

The largest and most diverse annual trade fair dedicated solely to fortified wines. 📅Back in 2027. Register now.

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The ultimate celebration of fortified wines is back on 23rd March 2026 - register now and join us at the IET London.
https://t.co/lWcUrmweLi

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🔥 BFT 2026 is coming… are you?
Looking back at past BFT shows, it’s clear how much insight, inspiration, and industry connection the day delivers.
👉 https://t.co/6blhIeA6cU

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⏰ Final call for #thebft2026 registration!
Registration closes Thursday 19th March. If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time.
Secure your spot for an unforgettable BFT experience 👉 https://t.co/6blhIeA6cU
Don’t miss out — see you there! 🎉📅

#WineTrade #OnTrade #OffTrade

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We’re delighted to welcome Williams & Humbert to the 2026 Big Fortified Tasting. With a history dating back to 1877, they remain one of Jerez’s great houses, known for their exceptional Sherries and pioneering solera work.

👉 Register: https://t.co/NlNUvlpktg

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We’re thrilled to welcome Kopke to the 2026 Big Fortified Tasting. This year, they’re pouring some truly exceptional bottles — including the 1976 Colheita and their stunning 50-Year-Old White and 50-Year-Old Tawny Ports.

👉 Register: https://t.co/NlNUvlpktg

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We’re delighted to welcome Bodegas Alvear to the 2026 Big Fortified Tasting. With almost 300 year's of history, it is one of Spain’s most historic family-owned wineries. Wines available to taste include PX, Fino, Cream and Oloroso styles.

👉 Register: https://t.co/NlNUvlpktg

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We’re excited to welcome Quinta da Devesa to the 2026 Big Fortified Tasting. Known for their beautifully crafted tawny, white and colheita Ports and with a history stretching back to 1844, they remain one of the Douro’s true treasures.

👉 Register: https://t.co/NlNUvlpktg

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We’re delighted to welcome Pereira d’Oliveira back to the 2026 Big Fortified Tasting — one of Madeira’s most historic and treasured producers.
🔗 Learn more about them and their UK Importer, Bovey Wines at https://t.co/C6OiVmDRQa

👉 Register: https://t.co/NlNUvlpktg

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Don’t miss Poças at #thebft2026.
This historic, family‑owned Port house—founded in 1918 by Manoel Domingues Poças Junior—has remained proudly Portuguese and in the same family for over a century.

📆 23rd March @ The IET, London
👉 Register: https://t.co/NlNUvlpktg

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🍷 Porto dos Santos is back at the bft on 23rd March!
We’re excited to welcome this exciting boutique Port producer again this year — and they’re also hosting one of our highlight sessions you won’t want to miss.
🎟️ Boutique Port with Porto dos Santos: https://t.co/kaGRKv1UaP

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Don’t miss Churchill’s at #thebft2026. This boutique Port house—founded in 1981 by master blender Johnny Graham—crafts premium, drier‑style Ports using native yeasts and traditional granite lagares.

📆 23rd March @ The IET, London
👉 Register: https://t.co/NlNUvlpktg

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One of Madeira’s true classics returns to BFT 2026. 🍷
Henriques & Henriques, established in 1850, is renowned for producing some of the most classical, high‑quality Madeiras.

📆 23rd March @ The IET, London
👉 Register: https://t.co/NlNUvlpktg

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If you’re looking to elevate your fortified wine offering for 2026, why not come along to #thebft2026 and take a look at Blandy’s Madeira?🍷

📆 23rd March @ The IET, London

👉 Register now: https://t.co/NlNUvlpktg

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Great news for wine lovers and BFT regulars! 🍷
Cantine Florio — the historic Marsala producer founded in 1833 and known for its stunning tufa‑stone cellars and exceptional Marsala wines — is back at the BFT for 2026.

📆 23rd March @ The IET, London
👉 https://t.co/NlNUvlpktg

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🍷 School of Port Returns for #BFT2026!
Back in 2024, the School of Port co‑hosted a standout masterclass alongside the Symington Family and Quevedo, sharing deep knowledge and hands‑on learning with the trade. This year, they are back!

https://t.co/6blhIeA6cU

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🍷 Big Bottles, Big Moments
There’s something truly special about large‑format bottles — they’re not just impressive to look at, they elevate the entire tasting experience. At BFT 2024, few sights captured this better than this Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny.

https://t.co/6blhIeA6cU

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✨ #BFT2026 Highlight Session – Boutique Port with Porto dos Santos ✨
We’re thrilled to welcome Alexandre Botelho, the sixth generation behind the historic Porto dos Santos, to this year’s event.

🎫 https://t.co/6blhIeA6cU

#PortodosSantos #TawnyPort #WineHeritage #BFT2026

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H M Borges will be back again for #thebft2026. Taste their 20 year old Verdelho. Highly rated by Decanter magazine, will it be on your list of wines to taste this year?

Join us at #thebft2026. The ultimate celebration of fortified wines.

https://t.co/pThQefLV1A

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Quinta do Noval have been a frequent exhibitor at the bft (this was their team a few years ago) and we're delighted they are back again for #thebft2026 - available to taste for the first time at the bft is their recently released 50 Year Old Tawny.

🎫 https://t.co/lWcUrmweLi

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Justino's Madeira were with us back in 2025 and we're delighted to welcome them back for #thebft2026 - with some exciting new products available too...
🍷 Boal Single Cask Colheita 2004
🍷 Terrantez (medium dry) 30 Years Old
🍷 Frasqueira Verdelho 1997

https://t.co/lWcUrmweLi

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Quevedo joined us at the 2025 show and we are delighted they will be back with us for #thebft2026 — even more exciting is the news they will be showing their 'about-to-be-released' 1986 White Colhbeita Port. It's one more reason not to miss the show.

🎫 https://t.co/C6HEUzCvG0