OVERVIEW

Do you know that is the most durable man-made product in the world? Any guesses?
Well, the answer may surprise you… It’s Madeira (fortified) wine, with more than 500 years old and as famous as (or even more than) Madeira Island. Despite being famous for its fortified wine, Madeira also produces young still wines.

Wine, like life, is meant to be enjoyed, so what’s better than a day around the island enjoying Madeira ́s wines? We ́ll experience a more intimate approach of the island, it ́s vineyards and wine producers, in a group of no more than 12 people.

For over 5 centuries, Madeira wine ́s popularity spans all over the world, so much that most people know the wine better than they know the island. Yes, Madeira is well known for its fortified wine, but did you know the island also produces still wines?

Over the course of your day with us, you will not only taste Madeira wine (our famous fortified wine) and our young still wines (white and red) but also take part on a journey through the wine-making process from the vineyards to the glass of wine.

But our Full Day Wine Tour is also a tour around our island, so you will have the opportunity to admire the amazing landscapes of South and North Coast, passing through our UNESCO classified World Heritage Laurissilva forest and get to know the populations of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, São Vicente and Seixal.

You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy a wine tour and some wine and that certainly helps… Join us and discover what makes our wines so special!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Over the course of the day with us, aside from tasting a variety of island produced wines we´ll take part on a journey through the wine-making process starting from the vineyards right to the glass of wine.

After all pick-ups, we begin our day in the heart of Funchal at the one of the oldest and main Madeira Wine producers in the Island. 

This family of English origin has owned this prestigious wine house for over 2 centuries and even today the younger generations maintain the tradition. We will tour their cellars and learn all about the wine making process followed by a tasting of 2 Madeira Fortified Wines.

After savouring our island´s fortified pride, we´ll leave Funchal and travel to the northern coast to the municipality of São Vicente, the second largest grape growing county in Madeira. 

It is here in São Vicente where our next breath-taking stop is. A wine producer consisting of vineyards of various grape varieties. Since 2006, this wine producer produces white, rosé and red wines. 

Although the Verdelho (high quality white wine) is the most important of this variety, the demand for their red wine has also increased. 

Indulge in a typical lunch (beef on laurel skewers) served among a vineyard (most likely prepared by the producer himself), harmonized with several still wines produced at the vineyard and with a jaw-dropping view. 

After lunch, we'll visit a breathtaking viewpoint, offering stunning panoramas of the surrounding landscape—a perfect spot for photos and to soak in the beauty of Madeira.

Time and wine flies when you are having a good time. The time has come to return to the south coast, however, before we head back to Funchal we will make a last stop at a Madeira Wine producer located in Estreito Câmara de Lobos where we will taste some very special fortified Madeira Wines. This family was established in 1949, and, since then has continuously been managed by family. 

The quality of their wines has gained an outstanding reputation amongst consumers thus strengthening their image within the international market.

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If you are staying in Funchal, we will pick you up at the hotel. You just need to email us with the name of the hotel. 

If not the meeting point is at:

Blandy’s Wine Lodges (Avenida Arriaga 28, 9000-064 Funchal) at 9:15am. The tour starts at 9:30am (Attendance 15 minutes earlier is required).

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Book your Full Day tour and receive a Promo Code with a 20% discount on the Food and Wine Walking Tour in Funchal

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