Wine producer
Henriques & Henriques
Historic producer of Madeira wines, specialized in fortified wines across various aging expressions; a company with strong control over its own vineyards and a long tradition on the island of Madeira.
- Câmara de Lobos · Madeira · Portugal
- Since 1925
- 3 products
The story
The Henriques family has been producing wine on the island of Madeira since the mid-19th century (production began around 1850). The company was officially registered in 1925; in the following decades it consolidated control of its vineyards, modernized its facilities (1960s and 1992) and expanded exports to international markets. In recent years it has introduced new ranges and sustainability practices and maintains aged reserves using traditional methods.
Production philosophy
Safeguard the Madeira tradition by maintaining direct control over raw materials (owned vineyards), combining traditional aging techniques with technical updates and offering consistent quality through reserve stocks and on-site management of winemaking.
Territory
Island of Madeira, autonomous region of Madeira, Portugal. Headquarters and winery in Câmara de Lobos; vineyards distributed across several sites on the island (including Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, Câmara de Lobos, São Vicente).
Production method
Production of Madeira wine (fortified wine) with barrel aging; the traditional canteiro method is used for aged bottles. For younger expressions the faster aging process commonly associated with Madeira is also adopted.
Ageing
Canteiro method (traditional aging in naturally heated environments); estufagem for some younger expressions (accelerated heating process).
Characteristics
- Type
- Wine producer
- City
- Câmara de Lobos
- Categories
- Madeira wine producer
- Winery
- Fortified wine
- Liqueur wine
- Raw materials
- grapes (Malvasia / Malmsey)
- grapes (Verdelho)
- grapes (Tinta Negra)
- grapes (Terrantez)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- oak casks
- Representative products
- Madeira Full Rich 3 years - Henriques & Henriques
- Madeira Full Rich 3 years - Henriques & Henriques - LABEL DAMAGED
- Madeira Full Rich 5 years - Henriques & Henriques
- Madeira Malvasia 10 years Malmsey - Henriques & Henriques
- Madeira Verdelho 2007 - Henriques & Henriques
What makes it distinctive
- Documented production since 1850, official registration 1925
- Direct control and ownership of vineyards on the island of Madeira
- Use of the canteiro method for aging premium bottles
- Product range that includes 3, 5, 10, 15, 20-year expressions and Single Harvest
- Headquarters and Wine Lodge in Câmara de Lobos with sales and tastings
- Established presence on international markets