The winery
Gordon e Blandy's
Long-established producer of Madeira wines based in Funchal (island of Madeira, Portugal), known for its aged Madeira ranges (blends, colheitas, frasqueiras) and for the Blandy's Wine Lodge, dedicated to visits and tastings.
- Madeira · Portogallo
- Since 1811
- 11 products
The story
Blandy’s is one of the historic names in Madeira production: the Blandy family has led the company for generations, and the label is recognised for preserving traditional ageing techniques and for operating the Blandy’s Wine Lodge in Funchal. Over the years the company has kept collections of vintage bottles and expanded its portfolio to include frasqueiras, colheitas and blends of different ages.
Production philosophy
It combines respect for traditional Madeira winemaking practices—ageing in the island’s characteristic rooms and casks—with initiatives in innovation and sustainability. The winery emphasises the varietal origins of its wines and the care taken in ageing to express the different styles of Madeira.
Terroir and vineyards
Operations are concentrated on the island of Madeira, with the winery and Blandy’s Wine Lodge in Funchal. Grapes are sourced from several areas of the island, including Seixal, Câmara de Lobos and Jardim da Serra, and the producer also uses cooler sites, such as Caniçal, for certain ageing.
Awards and recognition
Recognitions in international competitions.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sercial
- Verdelho
- Bual (Boal)
- Malvasia (Malmsey)
- Tinta Negra Mole
- Terrantez
What makes it distinctive
- Historic house specializing in Madeira wines.
- Long-standing family management and a historic collection housed in Blandy's Wine Lodge in Funchal.
- Ranges based on the noble grape varieties of Madeira: Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, Malvasia; Tinta Negra Mole is also widely used.
- Wine tourism activities: guided tours, tastings and a shop at the Wine Lodge.
- Public commitment to sustainability.