Madeira Full-Day Wine Tour: Sip, Savor & Explore

Wine, like life, is meant to be enjoyed, so what’s better than a day around the island enjoying Madeira’s wines? You’ll experience a more intimate approach of the island, its vineyards and wine producers, in a group of no more than 7 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?

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT?

1) Blandy’s

After all pick-ups, the tour begins in the heart of Funchal at the Blandy’s Wine Lodges – one of the oldest and main Madeira Wine producers in the island. The Blandy family of English origin has owned this prestigious wine house for over 2 centuries and even today the younger generations maintain the tradition. You will visit 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, you will continue to the northern coast to the municipality of Sao Vicente, the second largest grape growing county in Madeira.

2) Barbusano

It is here in Sao Vicente where the next breath-taking stop is, the Quinta do Barbusano, a wine producer consisting of vineyards of various grape varieties. Since 2006, Quinta do Barbusano 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. At the Quinta do Barbusano, 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.

3) Viewpoint

After lunch, you’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.

4) Barbeito

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

Pick up at the hotel in Funchal is on request. The meeting point is at: Blandy’s Wine Lodges at 9:15am.
The tour starts at 9:30am (attendance 15 minutes earlier is required).