A host of boutique importers, agencies and wineries dedicated to serving the independent sector have signed up to SITT Autumn.

The event, which this year incorporates the Boutique Wineries Tasting, has attracted a high calibre of companies keen to target the independent on and off-trade.

New exhibitors include St Aubyn Leschallas Wines, the UK importer and distributor for Vondeling Wines from South Africa, Château L'Arnaude from Provence and Quinta Da Touriga from the Douro; NewArk Wines, which specialises in importing and distributing South African wines; Madeira specialist Bovey Wines; and Humble Grape, a small vineyard wine merchant that boasts Old Vine Spanish Monastrell, Margaret River Chardonnay and single vineyard Barolo in its portfolio.

Newcomer and Argentinian specialist importer Condor Wines will launch wines from Bodega Del Río Elorza exclusively at SITT Autumn.

New exhibitor Top 100 SA Wines will be showcasing a 100-strong selection of premium South African wines at the event.

SITT Autumn incorporating the Boutique Wineries Tasting takes place on September 24 (10.30am-6pm) at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BY. Visit sittastings.com for more information.