Madeira Wine

The Atlantic island of Madeira, off the Portuguese coastline, boasts dramatic landscapes which produce similarly unique wines. Defined by vibrant acidity, layered complexity and extraordinary longevity, Madeira’s fortified wines range in style from dry Sercial to opulent Malmsey. The island’s volcanic soils and distinctive ageing process – where wines are heated and oxidised, in a process discovered by accident when ships transported wines across the world – creates wines with a profile that is both intense and balanced. Wines from top producers such as Cossart Gordon and Blandy’s are as enduring as they are captivating, and can mature gracefully for decades, even centuries, all the while speaking to Madeira’s rich traditions and distinctive character.