Madeira, Portugal as a Wine Region
Country: Portugal
Portugal as a Wine Country
Capital: Lisbon
Currency: Euro
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The country best known for Port, Madeira and corks is often overlooked when consumers think of red and white still wines – but take note! The table wines of the region have improved dramatically in the past few decades. The winemaking areas trickle down the country's narrow shape, bordered by the Atlantic on the west and Spain on the east.
Notable Facts
Furthest to the north lies the region Minho, which produces the slightly spritzy white wine, Vinho Verde. Translated, it means green wine, not because the wine is green, but because it is meant to be drunk in its youth. Vinho Verde is a light, refreshing wine, low in alcohol and with a slight spritz. It can be made with a number of grapes, but the best whites are made with Alvarinho (yep, same as Spain's Albarino). Red Vinho Verde exists too, but not on the export market. For other red table wines, the three most common regions are the Douro, Dao, Bairrada and Alentejo.
In the Douro, home of Port, red wines are made from a few grape varieties including the primary port grape, Touriga Nacional as well as Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo). Still red wines from the area are good quality and contain fruity, spicy notes. The Dao and Bairrida areas use Port grapes and the local tempranillo and make high quality, good value red wines. Bairrida also makes a few sparklers. Alentejo is a super big and super hot region in the south of Portugal making reds and whites.
Wineries in Madeira
| Winery |
|---|
| Meier's Wine Cellars Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| The Duke Vineyard Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Henriques & Henriques Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Broadbent Selections Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Cossart Gordon & Co. Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| CARM - Casa Agrícola Roboredo Madeira Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Justino's Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Blandy's Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Leacock's Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| The House of Sandeman Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Vinhos Barbeito Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| D'Oliveiras Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Barbeito Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Broadbent Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Sandeman Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Cossart Gordon & Co Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Vinhos Justino Henriques Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
| Rare & Old Wines Winery in Madeira, Portugal |
Wines from Madeira Region
| Wine | £ |
|---|---|
| Sercial, 5 Year Old, Cossart Gordon When William Cossart arrived in Madeira in 1808 after a 6 year journey from Dublin (his bo.. | 15.00 |
| Blandy's Duke of Clarence, Madeira Closest in style to a Malmsey, the richest and sweetest style of Madeira. A true aristocra.. | 13.00 |
| Borges Reserva Dry A dry Madeira wine produced by one of the leading wineries on the island... | 11.99 |
| Reserve Sweet A sweet Madeira wine from one of the leading producers on the island... | 11.99 |
| Sercial, 5 Year Old, Cossart Gordon When William Cossart arrived in Madeira in 1808 after a 6 year journey from Dublin (his bo.. | 14.82 |
| 10 year Old Malmsey, Henriques & Henriques 50cl Bottle Henriques & Henriques is the only Madeira house to own vineyards, consitently winning meda.. | 15.99 |
Hotels on map
| Hotel | £ |
|---|---|
| Tivoli Madeira The TIVOLI MADEIRA is a modern and comfortable 5 star hotel located in the most popular.. | 81.00 |
| Hotel Rocamar Rocamar is a 4 stars hotel with a privileged location at the Atlantic, set on a seaclif.. | 63.00 |
| Quinta da Bela Vista Inaugurated as a five-star hotel in 1989, the sunny Quinta da Bela Vista is surrounded .. | 152.00 |
| Hotel Residencial Monte Verde property located in a privileged area of Funchal, surrounded by vegetation and beautifu.. | 27.00 |
| Dorisol Buganvilia Hotel with 107 studios, inserted in a hotel complex. This complex is located in the tou.. | 54.00 |
| FUNCHAL DESIGN HOTEL The Funchal Design Hotel is a four-star city hotel. It offers 16 double rooms, and beds.. | 167.00 |
| Hotel Royal Orchid This 4 stars hotel has a privileged location at the sea front, with fantastic views ove.. | 71.00 |
| Dorisol Mimosa Hotel Dorisol Mimosa is a 3-star complex comprising 100 rooms, leisure facilities, rest.. | 43.00 |
| Dorisol Estrelicia Renovated in 2001, this hotel comprises a total of 11-storeys and 148 rooms. A lobby aw.. | 40.00 |
| Quinta Mirabela Built in 1888 and renovated in 2003, this stylish country manor house comprises a total.. | 83.00 |
| Dorisol Florasol Hotel Dorisol Florasol is a 3-star complex comprising 103 guestrooms, leisure activitie.. | 54.00 |
| Hotel Imperatriz The Aparthotel Imperatriz is a small family-run establishment conveniently situated in .. | 41.00 |
| Hotel Monte Carlo Situated in an historical part of funchal, just 300 mts from the center and 50 mts from.. | 41.00 |
| Choupana Hills Resort & Spa Located on one of Funchals many relevant hills, Choupana Resort and Spa is a luxurious .. | 306.00 |
| Estalagem Quintinha de São João Built within the grounds of one of the historic Quintas of the city of Funchal, and sur.. | 86.00 |
| Hotel Quinta Bela S Tiago Welcome to Quinta Bela So Tiago and Madeira IslandThe charming 4-star hotel Quinta Bela.. | 130.00 |
| Casa Velha do Palheiro .. | 167.00 |
| Hotel Apartamentos Tropical Situated on the idyllie Atlantic coast, the village of Canio, on the sunny south coast .. | 74.00 |
| Pensão Vila Teresinha Vila Teresinha is situated 5 minutes walking to the centre of Funchal and near by the b.. | 23.00 |
| Hotel Windsor MODERNLY FURNISHED THE HOTEL OFFERS YOU COMFORT IN A FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE, HIGHLIGHTED B.. | 40.00 |
| Hotel do Carmo Hotel do Carmo is situated in the heart of Funchal, within walking distance to the Cath.. | 46.00 |
| Canico Bay A small and friendly four star apart hotel comprising 10 spacious apartments, including.. | 34.00 |
| Ocean Gardens Hotel The Ocean Gardens Hotel is situated about 10 minutes from the city centre, with a magni.. | 41.00 |
| Quinta do Monte - Charming Hotels Madeira Located in the heart of the picturesque and historic leafy village of Monte, high above.. | 106.00 |
| Quinta Splendida Wellness & Botanical Garden Rating - 4 - Room Only Bed and Breakfast Half Board Quinta Splendida Wellness and Botan.. | 58.00 |
| Quinta do Estreito - Charming Hotels Madeira Set amongst entangling vineyards on the southern slopes of the main wine producing area.. | 106.00 |
| Albatroz Beach Club A traditional Madeira Quinta in a unique location with a sea front stretching 400 meter.. | 167.00 |
| Quinta Jardins do Lago This beautiful Quinta is situated in Funchal - close to the main historical area and ov.. | 153.00 |
| Quinta das Vistas Palace Gardens - Charming Hotels Madeira Sitting on the brow of one of the statuesque Funcha hills, with superb panoramic views .. | 157.00 |
| CS Madeira Atlantic Resort & Sea SPA Discover the charm of a Hotel where elegance is as all enveloping as the sea that surro.. | 129.00 |
| Estalagem a quinta Estalagem A Quinta is a quality touristic Hotel (4stars), surrounded by a natural and r.. | 46.00 |
| Quinta Perestello - Charming Hotels Madeira Situated in the most prestigious hotel area of the capital, Funchal, the Quinta Perestr.. | 76.00 |
| Hotel Jardim Atlântico The Hotel Jardim Altntico is situated in the Southwest. An elevated position allows pan.. | 95.00 |
| Country House in Madeira Island This is a small but pleasant country house. The house has one bedroom with two beds, li.. | 37.00 |
| Monte Mar Palace Hotel The four star hotel Monte Mar Palace Hotel, located on the cliffs of Ponte Delgada over.. | 55.00 |
| Summerplace Guesthouse AT LAST - A TOUCH OF CLASS IN MADEIRA ON THE UNSPOILED SOUTH-WEST COAST!Welcome to our .. | 69.00 |
