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Madeira 19th Century Wine Tour - Gold

Starting at €25 | 1 hour | Parties of 1 to 10 | Funchal

Quick Details

Here you breathe Madeira Wine! This winery, founded in 1877 by a passionate winemaker who devoted his life to selecting and ageing the finest wines produced on the island, is now run by the fourth generation of his family. Housed in a centenary building in the heart of Funchal, active since 1924, the Gold tour lasts 1 hour and includes a full guided cellar tour, the history of Madeira wine, a passage through the estufagem vats, a visit to the ageing warehouse, and a tasting of three wines: 5-year, 15-year and a limited edition. Ages 18+, minimum party of 2 required to book.

Adult

(18+ years)

€ 25

Here you breathe Madeira Wine!

Our winery was founded in 1877 by a passionate winemaker, who devoted his entire life to searching for a selection of wines produced on the Island of Madeira, for ageing wine. It is currently managed by the fourth generation of his family. The company’s premises are located in the centre of Funchal, in a centenary building, built on a plot with approximately 1,600m², and it has been in activity since 1924. Due to the growing demand and the high level of product awareness in an increasingly demanding market, the company has adopted a new strategy, which resulted in the product’s image make-over as well as a new corporate image. The increase in sales to all countries confirms and supports this contemporary attitude, reflected in the new image and sustained in the quality of the Madeira wine.

What is included

  • Arrival at the farm and welcome by the producer
  • Guided tour of the cellar
  • History of Madeira wine
  • Passage through the satin vats of brazil
  • Visit aging warehouse
  • Explanation of the process from winemaking to bottling
  • Tasting of 3 wines in the main room (5 years, 15 years and limited edition)

What’s Not Included

  • Transportation to and from the winery (private transfer available on request)
  • Additional wine purchases
  • Gratuities for the host

Itinerary

  1. Welcome – Arrival and welcome by the producer
  2. Cellar Tour – Guided visit through the historic centenary building
  3. History of Madeira Wine – Learn the island’s winemaking heritage
  4. Estufagem Vats – Pass through the traditional ageing vats
  5. Ageing Warehouse – Visit the warehouse where wines mature
  6. Winemaking Explanation – The process from grape to bottle
  7. Tasting – Three wines: 5-year, 15-year and a limited edition

Highlights

Four generations of family history. Founded in 1877, this is one of the oldest working Madeira wine producers on the island, still run by the founding family.

A genuine centenary setting. The company’s premises, active since 1924, sit in a historic building right in the heart of Funchal.

A perfect introduction to Madeira wine. Three wines spanning 5, 15 years and a limited edition offer a nice spectrum without the commitment of the full 6-wine tasting.

Walkable from central Funchal. Past guests consistently highlight the convenient, central location as an easy addition to a day exploring the city.

Meeting point

  • After booking we will send all the details of the farm, location (meeting point) and contact.

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Absolutely recommend! Tibor V. Varga

We booked a tour and wine tasting and it was an amazing experience, this is one of the oldest working madeira winery on the island. Our tour guide was very informative and explained the whole process, and we even got to meet the winemaker! :) The tasting part was exciting too, we bought the "middle" package with 3 types of wine, and this package already offered a nice spectrum of wines (but in case you are in the mood for more, there is even a more extensive package with 6 wines). Absolutely recommend!

– July 11, 2025 – Verified booking
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Great experience! Chris Derenzis

Great experience! The hostess suggested a pairing for my wife and I that didn’t break the bank. All of the wines were great. Lovely pressure-free experience in a nice traditional setting.

– August 07, 2025 – Verified booking
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Good introduction to traditional Madeira production! The Yum List

One of the oldest and most traditional Madeira production companies on the island. Conveniently located in the city of Funchal, so accessible by walking if you're staying central. A good introduction to traditional Madeira production.

– August 12, 2025 – Verified booking
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I loved the tour Ali Cammers

Popped in the day before to book a tour and tasting. We booked the Gold tasting session - 5 year, 15 year, and a limited edition. There were 3 of us, so one had the dry, one the medium dry, and the other the medium sweet (and had to forego the sweet), and then we shared glasses to sample each one.

– August 28, 2025 – Verified booking

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