It is the most produced grape variety in the region, currently representing about 85% of the total Madeira Wine production, with its introduction dating back to the 18th century.

Versatile and vigorous, with medium to small berries, having very thin and soft skin, it has exceptionally adapted to the geomorphological characteristics of the island, being cultivated in the south, in Funchal and Câmara de Lobos, and in the north, in São Vicente.

Tinta Negra allows the production of wines in the four styles: Dry, Medium Dry, Medium Sweet and Sweet.

It originates from mainland Portugal, where it is known as "Esgana Cão" (dog strangler!) and was introduced after the colonization of the island.

This grape variety is characterized by its remarkable astringency and high acidity, as well as its extraordinary resistance to oidium and mildew. The clusters of this variety are small and pine-cone shaped with very compact and yellowish-green coloured berries, producing a wine in the dry style.

It is cultivated in the north of the island between 150 and 200 meters altitude, in Seixal and Porto Moniz, and in the south between 600 and 700 meters altitude, in Jardim da Serra and Estreito de Câmara de Lobos.

Originating from Mainland Portugal, Verdelho is a grape variety characterized by its small to medium clusters, oblong and laterally compressed berries, with a resistant skin, producing medium-bodied wines with balanced acidity, in a medium dry style.

This variety is cultivated at about 400 meters altitude on the north coast, in Ponta Delgada and São Vicente.

It is said to be the most aromatic of the grape varieties. It originates from Mainland Portugal, where it is known as Malvasia Fina. It is characterized by having large clusters and a resistant skin. This variety is found cultivated at lower altitudes ranging from 100 to 300 meters, particularly in the south, in Campanário and Calheta.

It produces medium sweet wines, moderately full-bodied and rich, highly appreciated for the balance between acidity and sweetness and for their specific aroma acquired over aging in barrels.

The most famous, most celebrated and sweetest variety. It was the first grape variety introduced on the island of Madeira, originating from the island of Crete. This variety, being delicate, has always required more care from farmers. It is cultivated between 150 and 200 meters in altitude in the south of the island, in Jardim do Mar, and in the north, in São Jorge. It has clusters with large and oblong berries, producing richer and more unctuous wines.

"Terrantez grapes, don't eat them, nor give them away, for God made them for wine"

The Terrantez Madeira wine is currently one of the most sought-after, mainly due to its rarity and complexity as well as its exotic bouquet. This variety has a scarce production and is found in Funchal and Campanário.