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Where is Madeira wine from?
Madeira is a fortified wine from Funchal, in Madeira, Portugal. It is a DOC wine made mainly from Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia and Tinta Negra.
Madeira at a glance
| Classification | DOC |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Madeira |
| Style | Fortified wine |
| Grapes | Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia, Tinta Negra |
| Village or town | Funchal |
| Region | Madeira |
| Country | Portugal |
| Coordinates | 32.6500, -16.9167 |
Madeira
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
DOC
Heated during ageing, it can last for centuries
- Appellation
- Madeira
- Grapes
- Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia, Tinta Negra
Madeira is a fortified wine from the Atlantic island of the same name, aged with heat that once came from long sea voyages through the tropics. English merchants controlled much of the trade from the 17th century, and Blandy's was founded in 1811. Vintages dating back to 1780 are still known to exist.
Producers to know
- Blandy's
- Barbeito
- Henriques & Henriques
- D'Oliveiras
Madeira: questions and answers
Where is Madeira wine from?
Madeira is a fortified wine from Funchal, in Madeira, Portugal. It is a DOC wine made mainly from Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia and Tinta Negra.
Which country is Madeira from?
Madeira is from Portugal, in the Madeira wine region.
What grape is Madeira made from?
Madeira is made mainly from Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia and Tinta Negra.
Is Madeira a red or a white wine?
Madeira is a fortified wine.
Who are the best producers of Madeira?
Producers to know include Blandy's, Barbeito, Henriques & Henriques and D'Oliveiras.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.