New Bordal Collection Celebrates Madeira Wine and Embroidery Bordal – Bordados da Madeira has unveiled a new collection inspired by Madeira Wine, bringing together two important elements of the Region’s history, culture and identity: Madeira Embroidery and Madeira Wine. Featuring a simple, contemporary design, the collection draws upon the shapes,…
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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…
The shortage of workers continues to be one of the main challenges facing Madeira’s grape producers. In Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, 57-year-old João Figueira is preparing to harvest around 20,000 kilograms of grapes, but admits that finding people willing and available to do the work is becoming increasingly difficult.…
The restored Quinta do Serrado was officially inaugurated in Câmara de Lobos, with the ceremony attended by Madeira’s President, Miguel Albuquerque, the Mayor of Câmara de Lobos and dozens of invited guests. During the event, owner Ireneusz Migas, who first visited Madeira as a tourist around ten years ago, recalled…
On the 7th of November, Blandy’s Wine is hosting a special pre-Christmas event. The wine tasting evening will take place between 18:00 and 21:00 at their Loja do Vinho, in Funchal. In a press statement, the company says: This event brings together wines of excellence from several countries, with…
“Up until now, 2.6 thousand tonnes of grapes have been harvested this year,” revealed the Regional Secretary for Agriculture and Fisheries, Nuno Marciel. Grape producers have benefited from approximately 503,000 euros of Community Aid through the Regional Budget; the funds were expected to reach the farmers in September. Furthermore, the…