visit Heroic Vineyards

Join this regenerative movement that brings together tradition, nature, and local communities to secure the future of Madeira Wine Traditions.

As part of the HeVITOUR MAD project, we present three small-scale winegrowers who open the doors of their vineyards to offer you a unique experience of Madeira’s heroic viticulture.

These family-run estates keep alive traditional techniques that shape the island’s steep slopes, preserve unique grape varieties, and foster a virtuous relationship with the land. By visiting these vineyards, you are helping to protect Madeira’s heroic viticulture, its original landscape, the strengthening of local communities, and the future of Madeira wine traditions.

Véu da Noiva Vineyard

Seixal, north coast of Madeira
The visit, led by Mariangie Castillo’s family, offers a chance to discover the tradition of Madeira’s heroic viticulture set within the unique landscape of Seixal, shaped by the Laurissilva forest and the striking Véu da Noiva waterfall.
Walk along the stepped terraces (poios) beneath the vine-covered arbors, learn about traditional practices passed down through generations, enjoy the breathtaking views, and end the experience with a tasting of 10-year-old Sercial Madeira wine, paired with cheese from a local producer and a small special surprise at the end.

Duration: 1 hour
GPS: 32°48’58.63″N, 17°5’47.28″W
Contact: Mariangie Castillo
Phone: +351 917 901 817
Email: veudanoivavineyard@gmail.com
Instagram: @veudanoivavineyard

Visit the vineyard Véu da Noiva.

Pinto Figueira Vineyard

Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, south coast of Madeira Discover the soul of Madeira wine with Lino Pinto, a producer who keeps alive the tradition of foot treading in the centuries-old press of this family estate, surrounded by terraced slopes (poios) and vine-covered arbors. Here, mixed farming complements the vineyard, promoting sustainability through ecological practices, no herbicides, and the use of natural fertiliser. The visit includes a guided walk along a path paved with typical Madeiran cobblestones, sea views, and a tasting of Madeira wine and dry wine, accompanied by local snacks.

Duration: 1 hour
GPS: 32°40’30.47″N, 16°59’16.68″W
Contact: Lino Pinto
Phone: +351 968 279 771
Email: pintolino25@hotmail.com

Visit the vineyard Pinto Figueira.

Ribeira do Inferno Vineyard

Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, south coast of Madeira
Discover the world’s most extreme vineyard, where the vine-covered arbors reach over 9 metres high and the slopes are almost vertical. Guided by Luís da Costa, you will learn about heroic viticulture techniques, passed down through generations, while enjoying panoramic views of the ocean and mountains.

Duration: 1 hour
GPS: 32°40’30.47″N, 16°59’16.68″W
Contact: Madeira Wine Traditions Working Group
Phone: +351 332 3883
Email: gtcvm@mail.uma.pt

Visit the vineyard Ribeira do Inferno.

Project Identification

This label identifies the winegrowers participating in the HeVITOUR MAD project, ensuring an authentic experience that directly supports the preservation of heroic viticulture upstream and the traditions of Madeira Wine downstream.

You can find more information about the HeVITOUR MAD project here.

We explain how tourism can help sustain viticulture here.

Do you have a vineyard and want to welcome visitors? See how we can support you here.