Henriques & Henriques is a Madeira wine lodge on Avenida da Autonomia in Câmara de Lobos, with a tasting room among rows of barrels and old winemaking equipment. Start with the complimentary tasting of younger wines, offered in styles from dry to sweet, then choose a paid tasting if you want to explore older vintages. Staff can guide you through the options and explain how the wines are made. There is also a shop where you can buy bottles to take home.
A wine producer based in Câmara de Lobos
Henriques & Henriques dates to 1850 and is based in Câmara de Lobos. It is described as the island’s largest self-sufficient Madeira wine producer. The company has its own vineyards, giving it control over the grapes from cultivation through harvest.
Its vineyards include varieties such as Verdelho and Terrantez. That connection between vineyard and lodge gives visitors a chance to ask about the grapes behind the wines, as well as how ageing shapes their character.
Choosing a tasting
The complimentary tasting covers the producer’s three-year wines in six styles: extra dry, dry, medium dry, Rainwater, semi-sweet and sweet. Trying wines across that range is a useful way to work out which style suits you before ordering more.
Paid tastings add the chance to sample older Madeiras. Some visitors choose wines of the same style at different ages, while others focus on particular varieties or vintages. Tell the staff what you usually enjoy, or say if Madeira is new to you, and ask for guidance on where to begin. Older selections can include rare wines, so ask what is available when you visit.
The lodge and wine shop
The tasting room is set among large barrels, with older winemaking equipment on display. The barrels give the room a direct connection to the ageing process discussed during a tasting. A wine shop is on the same floor, where you can look for bottles of the wines you have sampled.
Honey cake has also been served alongside visits to the lodge. It is not listed as part of the tasting menu, so check whether it is available if you would like to try it. The venue accepts cash, and its listed payment information identifies it as cash-only.
FAQ
Is the Madeira wine tasting free?
A complimentary tasting is available for the producer’s three-year wines. Older-wine tastings are paid.
What wines can you taste at Henriques & Henriques?
The three-year tasting includes extra dry, dry, medium dry, Rainwater, semi-sweet and sweet Madeira. Paid options can include older wines.
Do you need to book a tasting?
Visitors have dropped in without an appointment, but the input does not confirm a booking policy. Contact the lodge if you need to arrange a visit.
When is Henriques & Henriques open?
The listed hours are Monday to Friday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. It is listed as closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
