Family-owned winery

H.M. Borges

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H.M. Borges is a historic producer of Madeira Wine, founded in 1877 and still run by the family. It produces a range of fortified wines in various styles (dry, medium dry, medium sweet, sweet) and different ages.
Madeira wine producer Fortified wines Family-owned winery Fortified and aged wines
Producer range

Producer range H.M. Borges

Spirit categories

Madeira wine producer Fortified wines Family-owned winery Fortified and aged wines

Representative products

Madeira Wine Dry 3 years - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Extra Reserva Dry 15 years - Sercial - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Extra Reserva Medium Dry 15 years - Verdelho - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Extra Reserva Medium Sweet 15 years - Boal - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Extra Reserva Sweet 15 years - Malvasia - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Medium Dry 3 years - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Medium Sweet 3 years - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Reserva Dry 5 years - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Reserva Medium Dry 5 years - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Reserva Medium Sweet 5 years - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Reserva Sweet 5 years - H.M. Borges Madeira Wine Sweet 3 years - H.M. Borges

Raw materials

Grapes (typical Madeira varieties: Sercial, Verdelho, Boal/Malvasia, Tinta Negra)

Casks and ageing vessels

French oak American oak
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Typical production of Madeira Wine: vinification with fermentation control, fortification with neutral grape spirit to obtain fortified wines and subsequent aging in casks according to the island's traditional methods.

Ageing

Traditional aging in casks and through the island's typical processes (including prolonged aging); use of the traditional canteiro method for the longest maturations.

Producer history H.M. Borges

Founded by Henrique Menezes Borges in 1877, H.M. Borges is based in Funchal (Madeira island) and has been family-run for generations. The company is known for purchasing, selecting and aging wines produced in the Madeira archipelago and preserves traditional production and aging methods.

Production philosophy

To preserve and enhance the tradition of Madeira Wine: careful grape selection, respect for aging times and production of fortified wines that reflect the island's territory and history.

Territory

Madeira island, with headquarters and cellars in Funchal (Rua 31 de Janeiro).

H.M. Borges

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