Portugal – Madeira
Out in the Atlantic, closer to Morocco than Portugal, lays the sub-tropical island of Madeira. Taking up an area of 452 miles, this expired volcano is known for its fortified wines that can stand through the test of time. There are only 8 producers on the island, all with their own unique house style. A unique and breathtaking landscape that is defined by its rugged mountains, deep valleys and the exotic and dense Laural forest, the largest surviving, and was given the title as a ‘World Heritage Site’ by UNESCO in 1999.
Microclimate
Hot and dry in the Summer with very cold and long Winters.
Typical Varietals
Red: Tinta Negra
White: Cercial, Verdelho, Boal and Malvasia.
Terroir
Vines grow on small terraces in fertile, acidic, volcanic soils that are very rich in organic matter.
Madeira Producers & Wines
Esporão
Founded in 1973 by José Roquette and Joaquim Bandeira, Esporão’s is one of the most important wine companies in Portugal. Esporão is also an ambassador of Portuguese culture, operating in a sustainable way, while building close ties with customers and consumers all over the world.
