MADEIRA WINE TRADITIONS
Application to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
the Traditions
Discover the ancestral practices and knowledge of Madeira Wine.
the origins
Vine have been cultivated in Madeira for 600 years, but Madeira Wine has only been made for just over 200 years…
the present
Although tourism has been the driving force behind the economy for a long time, the so-called Madeira Wine is still produced to this day…
the challenges
Madeira Wine Traditions today face several challenges that threaten their future….
the people
Madeira Wine plays a key role in the cultural identity of many communities around the world…
the terroir
Madeira Wine is crafted with grapes harvested in a “nano-terroir” of around 400 hectares …
the heritage
It is a living heritage, which is at the same time transcultural and “glocal”…
the Application
The objective is to have the traditions of Madeira Wine registered by UNESCO on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
To learn more about the ICH see here.
our values
We believe in a set of values, including tolerance, empathy and equity…
our motivations
The production of Madeira Wine is essential for the continuity of the rural lifestyle...
the safeguarding
A set of measures are being taken to ensure the viability of Madeira Wine Traditions…
our partners
The candidacy already has several partners, not only inside but also outside Madeira…
the state of play
What has already been done, what is being done and what remains to be done to submit the application…
what others say about us
The media has been following the development of the candidacy…
how to be Involved
The application is a bottom up, participatory and inclusive initiative.
subscribe our Charter
Become a member of the Madeira Wine Heritage Community by subscribing to the Charter to safeguard its traditions.
give your Consent
Any organization interested in this cause can support by sending us a Consent Letter.
Become our Ambassador
You can also get involved, in a personal capacity, by becoming an ambassador for the Madeira Wine Traditions application.
The intangible dimension of Madeira Wine does not reside only in the vast know-how that makes it unique, but also in a very ancient degustation code and a storytelling that has been refined by each generation…
António José Marques da Silva
Coordinator of the Working Group for the Madeira Wine Traditions application
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