The grape varieties which are most used in the production of Madeira Wine are Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia and Tinta Negra. We also have wines made from the grape variety Terrantez, which is currently very scarce.

Malvasia or Malmsey: Sweet

Considered to be the most famous, the most celebrated and the sweetest variety. The Malvasia variety was the first variety to be cultivated on the island of Madeira and originated from the island of Crete. It has always demanded greater care from farmers due to its uniqueness.

It is grown at altitudes of between 150 to 200 metres on the southern region of the island, in Jardim do Mar, with large cone-shaped bunches, with large and oblong-shaped grapes, producing full-bodied and unctuous wines.

The grape varieties which are most used in the production of Madeira Wine are Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia and Tinta Negra. We also have wines made from the grape variety Terrantez, which is currently very scarce.

Bual or Boal: Medium Sweet

It is said to be the most aromatic grape variety. Originally from mainland Portugal where it is commonly known as Malvasia Fina. Characterized by producing large grapes with a resistant skin. This grape variety is grown in lower latitudes ranging between 100 and 300 metres of altitude, in the south, particularly in Campanário and in Calheta.

Produces medium sweet wines, medium bodied and rich, highly appreciated due to its balance between acidity and sweetness and by its specific aroma acquired by ageing in oak casks.

The grape varieties which are most used in the production of Madeira Wine are Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia and Tinta Negra. We also have wines made from the grape variety Terrantez, which is currently very scarce.

Verdelho: Medium Dry

Originally from mainland Portugal, these grapes are characterized by small and medium-sized bunches, laterally compressed and oblong grapes, with resistant skin, producing full-bodied wines with a balanced acidity. This variety produces dry wine.

This grape variety was grown at an altitude of about 400 metres on the north coast, in Ponta Delgada and São Vincent and in the south coast.

The grape varieties which are most used in the production of Madeira Wine are Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia and Tinta Negra. We also have wines made from the grape variety Terrantez, which is currently very scarce.

Sercial: Dry

With its origin in mainland Portugal where it is most commonly known as "Esgana Cão", introduced after the colonization of the island.

This variety is characterized by its high acidity and astringency and by its extraordinary resistance to oidium and mildew. These types of grapes are small, very compact, cone-shaped and yellow-greenish colour, producing a dry wine.

This variety is cultivated in the north of the island between 150 and 200 metres high, in Seixal and Porto Moniz and in the south between 600 and 700 metres high, in Jardim da Serra and Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.

The grape varieties which are most used in the production of Madeira Wine are Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia and Tinta Negra. We also have wines made from the grape variety Terrantez, which is currently very scarce.

Tinta Negra: dry, medium dry, medium sweet and sweet

The most produced grape variety in the region currently representing around 85% of the total production of Madeira Wine, dates back to its introduction in the 18th century.

Versatile and vigorous, medium to small size berries, with a very thin and soft skin, adapted to the geomorphological characteristics of the island exceedingly well and are cultivated in the southern region of the island, in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos and the north in São Vicente.

The Tinta Negra produces the four wine types: Dry, Medium Dry, Medium Sweet and Sweet.

The grape varieties which are most used in the production of Madeira Wine are Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malvasia and Tinta Negra. We also have wines made from the grape variety Terrantez, which is currently very scarce.

Terrantez

Terrantez grapes were not made for being eaten, they were made for producing wine

The Terrantez Madeira Wine is currently one of the most desired wines, due to their rarity, complexity and exotic bouquet. This grape variety is scarce and can be found in Funchal and Campanário.