Duration
Around 90 minutes
Format
Guided sommelier tasting
Location
Funchal
Activity Level
Relaxed
Availability
Advance booking recommended, subject to availability
Highlights
- Taste a carefully chosen selection of Madeiran or Portuguese wines
- Learn about the wines from a trained and certified sommelier
- Discover different grape varieties, regions and winemaking traditions
- Explore Madeira’s distinctive wine culture, from local whites to fortified wine
- Enjoy food pairings chosen to complement the wines
- No previous wine knowledge is needed
Available options
Madeiran white wine tasting focuses on five locally produced wines, giving you a chance to discover a side of Madeira wine that many visitors do not expect.
Madeira wine tasting explores five different fortified Madeira wines, with an introduction to the island’s grape varieties, ageing styles and traditional production.
Portuguese wine tasting brings together five wines from different regions of Portugal, paired with local meats and cheeses and guided by a sommelier.
If you are not sure which one to choose, we can help you find the tasting that best matches what you are curious to try.
How we'll help you choose
Tell us when you would like to go and whether you are most interested in Madeira wine, local white wines or discovering wines from around Portugal.
We’ll help you choose the tasting that best matches what you would like to try and check the available session times.
Let us know about any dietary requirements and we can also check the food pairings available.
Pickup & meeting
Tastings take place at a venue in central Funchal.
Transport to and from the venue is not included.
We’ll confirm the exact address, session time and arrival details with you beforehand.
Requirements & restrictions
- Guests must be at least 18 years old
- No previous wine knowledge is needed
- Tastings are relaxed and suitable for beginners as well as wine enthusiasts
- Let us know about any dietary requirements when enquiring
- Vegan cheese alternatives may be available on request
- If you have any specific accessibility or other requirements, let us know beforehand
What to bring
- Booking confirmation
- Any information about dietary requirements
- Reading glasses if you normally need them
- Any personal items you may need during the tasting
Good to know
Tastings are available by reservation, so booking ahead is recommended.
Each experience includes five wines, although the exact selection and food pairings depend on the tasting you choose.
Vegan alternatives may be available on request, so let us know about dietary requirements when enquiring.
Any additional food or drinks are not included unless otherwise confirmed.
What we'll need from you
- Preferred date
- Number of guests
- Which style of wine you are most interested in, if any
- Any dietary requirements
- Whether you would like help choosing between the tastings
