Madeira

On a volcanic island in the Atlantic, wine is deliberately heated until it becomes almost indestructible. Four grapes yield four sweetness levels, from knife-sharp dry to thick, syrupy sweet.

1Region & HistoryTrade Across the Sea2Grape VarietiesTinta Negra & Noble Varieties3ClimateSea Meets Altitude4SoilsBasalt & Poios5GlasswareSmall but Strong6ProductionHeat & Barrel Aging7TastingDry to Sweet8Wine & FoodEspetada & Scabbardfish