Madeira

900 kilometers away from the Portuguese mainland lies the evergreen Atlantic island of Madeira. The fertile volcanic soil and seven microclimates have provided extremely favorable conditions for viticulture for half a millennium. Since the 18th century, Madeira's flagship wines have been fortified wines, establishing it's worldwide fame. Six grape varieties are cultivated, five white and one red. The legends still entwine around the traditional production methods Canteiro and Estufagem, during which the wines are heated up to 50 degrees...