Vinha das Romãs (The Pomegranates’ vineyard)
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
At Monte da Ravasqueira (Arraiolos), in 2002, it was decided that a set of pomegranate trees (occupying a 5 hectares area)
Rubrics of wines
Esoteric Not Erotic: The Explicit Wines of Jorge Rosa Santos e Filhos
Text Sarah Ahmed
It’s a long time since I had lessons in Latin. And I cannot recall making a winemaker blush before,
Pereira d’Oliveira, Madeira – Putting the Cellaring into Cellar Door
Text Sarah Ahmed
There cannot be many places in the world where you can buy a bottle of 19th century wine over the counter direct from the producer. Correction. Eight 19th century wines over the counter.
J.Faria & Filhos, in the Tinta Negra's Kingdom
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Of strong implementation in Madeira’s regional market, J. Faria & Filhos, Lda. only started to commercialize Madeira wine in 1993 despite being founded in 1949
J.Faria & Filhos, in the Tinta Negra’s Kingdom
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Of strong implementation in Madeira’s regional market, J. Faria & Filhos, Lda. only started to commercialize Madeira wine in 1993 despite being founded in 1949
Blandy, a Dynasty Connected to Madeira wine
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
Blandy’s story starts with the arrival of John Blandy to Madeira. Two centuries of a traders’ dynasty whose important connection to the Madeira wine began in 1811 with wine exportation when the company got established.
Wizards of Madeira
Text Ilkka Sirén
The wine industry is well-known for its hospitality. In general people are very welcoming and friendly.
Henriques & Henriques
Text João Pedro de Carvalho | Translation Bruno Ferreira
For many years the Henriques’ family was the largest owner of Madeira wine, having the first vines been planted by order of Infante D. Henrique in the year 1425.
Yes we can: Madeira Vintners – A new approach to Madeira
Text Sarah Ahmed
The Declaration of Independence of the United States, signed in 1776, was celebrated with a glass of Madeira. But it’s not America’s third president (author of the Declaration),
