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11 pin-worthy · 1 iconic

Iconic and outstanding houses in Madeira.

Region DNA

The character of Madeira

Based on 32 wines with structural data

Style profile

IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
IntensityAcidSweetTanninFizz
Consistent

Tight, signature style across producers

Madeira
Country avg

FEM score distribution

90+ Elite
10
80–89 Great
14
70–79 Good
6
<70 Other
0

Based on 30 rated wineries in this region

Flavor territory

OakEarthTree fruitRed fruitNon oak

Most frequent primary flavor groups

Style breakdown

Portuguese Madeira
155
Portuguese White
23
Portuguese Red
22
Portuguese Port
7
Central Portugal White
4
Central Portugal Red
4
Portuguese Sparkling
3
Portuguese Douro Red
2

Wine style frequency · Bar length = relative count

Top grape varieties

Verdelho53Malvasia49Tinta Negra Mole47Sercial37Boal Branco26Touriga Nacional19Malmsey13Tinta Roriz9Bual8Merlot6

Varieties ranked by number of wines · Number = wine count

Most representative winery

The estate whose wines are closest to the regional average — the truest expression of Madeira

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The 11 best critic-rated producers in Madeira with a cellar-door address, ranked by their highest critic score. Check opening hours and book tastings ahead.

  1. 01
    Barbeito

    Estrada da Ribeira Garcia, 9300-357, Câmara de Lobos, Portugal

    Critics' peak 95 · Decanter · Falstaff · Wine Advocate

  2. 02
    Blandy's

    Av. Arriaga 28, São Martinho, 9000-064 Funchal

    Critics' peak 93 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  3. 03
    Cossart Gordon

    Madeira Archipelago, Portugal., Cossart Gordon, +1, Contact Info

    Critics' peak 92 · Decanter · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator

  4. 04
    Broadbent

    17 South Sheppard St., xxxx, Madiera, Portugal

    Critics' peak 91 · Wine Advocate · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  5. 05
    Madeira Wine Company

    82 Rua dos Ferreiros, 9000-078, Funchal, Portugal

    Critics' peak 90 · Wine Spectator · Vivino

  6. 06
    Leacock's

    Avenida Zarco, 2, 9000-069 Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

    Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  7. 07
    H. M. Borges

    83 Rua 31 de Janeiro, 9050-016, Funchal, Portugal

    Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Vivino

  8. 08
    Madeira Vintners

    Ponta do Sol, Madeira Island, Portugal., Facebook, Approximate Region Coordinates:, Latitude:, ≈, 32.67, ∘

    Critics' peak 90 · Falstaff · Vivino

  9. 09
    Henriques & Henriques

    Av. da Autonomia 10, 9300-138 Câmara de Lobos

    Critics' peak 90 · Decanter · Wine Spectator · Wine Enthusiast

  10. 10
    Miles

    North Atlantic Ocean (Autonomous Region of Portugal)., Capital: Funchal

    Critics' peak 90 · Wine Advocate · Wine Enthusiast · Vivino

  11. 11
    Justino's Madeira

    Vereda Ribeiro das Freiras, 9125-215, Santa Cruz, Portugal

    Critics' peak 89 · Wine Advocate · Vivino

About Madeira

Madeira is a wine region in Portugal, home to 77 producers tracked on Femente, 10 of them rated 90+ on the critic index. Its vineyards are led by Verdelho, Malvasia, and Tinta Negra Mole, producing Portuguese Madeira and Portuguese White wines with notes of Oak, Earth, and Tree fruit. It takes in Verdelho Madeira, Bual Madeira, Sercial Madeira, Bastardo Madeira, and Terrantez Madeira.

Madeira — good to know

What grape varieties are grown in Madeira?
The most planted varieties in Madeira are Verdelho, Malvasia, Tinta Negra Mole, and Sercial, based on the wines Femente tracks across the region.
What wines is Madeira known for?
Madeira is known for Portuguese Madeira, Portuguese White, and Portuguese Red wines and flavors of Oak, Earth, and Tree fruit.
How many wineries are in Madeira?
Femente tracks 77 producers in Madeira, of which 10 are rated 90+ on the critic index.
Where is Madeira?
Madeira is a wine region in Portugal, taking in Verdelho Madeira, Bual Madeira, Sercial Madeira, and Bastardo Madeira.

Madeira

Madeira's volcanic soils and Atlantic winds shape wines built to last centuries, their oxidative aging transforming grape juice into something closer to concentrated spice and caramel than fruit. Producers here treat oxidation not as flaw but as the central act—one that demands nerve, precision, and time.

Producers in Madeira

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