Eight Madeira wine companies have already received and processed 515 tonnes of grapes from 268 winegrowers since this year’s harvest began on the 24th of August, according to the Regional Secretariat for Agriculture and Fisheries.
“The harvest is currently progressing as expected, and the Institute of Wine, Embroidery and Handicrafts of Madeira (IVBAM) remains on the ground to support winegrowers whenever necessary,” said Regional Secretary Nuno Maciel.
He was speaking during a visit to the facilities of Justino’s Madeira Wines in the Cancela Industrial Park, on the outskirts of Funchal.
The largest quantity of grapes received so far has come from the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, followed by São Vicente on the north coast. Tinta Negra is the predominant grape variety being delivered.
Nuno Maciel noted that, during the 2025 campaign, wine producers and other economic operators received approximately €2.7 million in support for the production, processing, marketing, shipping and ageing of Madeira wine.
The funding was provided through POSEI, the Programme of Specific Options relating to Remoteness and Insularity.
The largest share, approximately €1.6 million, was allocated to the wine-ageing process.
“This figure demonstrates the importance of Madeira wine to the Region. It is a product that will continue to receive the support of the Regional Government,” Nuno Maciel said.
Official figures show that approximately 3.1 million litres of Madeira wine were sold in 2025, generating first-sale revenue of around €20.6 million.
Compared with 2024, the volume sold decreased by 2.6%, while the value of sales fell by 1.2%.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
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