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Madeira Madeira is one of the oldest and most celebrated wine regions in the world. You may be familiar with our neighbour, Portugal, and its port cities such as Lisbon and Porto. But if you’re not aware of Madeira, think of it as an island off of Portugal that’s home to some of the best wines made in the world. Tourism focuses heavily on Madeira’s history as a center for trading caravans between Africa, Europe, and North America during the Age of Discovery. However, there are several other reasons why this region has earned its reputation for being one of… Read more