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The fortified wine, its houses, vintages and 500-year history.
The standard modern reference on Madeira wine. This comprehensively updated edition covers the islands’ history and geography, the vineyards and winemaking, a guide to current producers and shippers, and tasting notes on more than 400 wines. Shortlisted for the André Simon Award.
A classic, widely regarded as one of the greatest books ever written on Madeira. Written by Noël Cossart of the Cossart Gordon shipping family from insider knowledge of the trade, this expanded edition was edited and updated by Mannie Berk of the Rare Wine Co.
A completely revised edition of Liddell’s authoritative study (the original was shortlisted for the André Simon Award), covering the island’s history, grape varieties, producers and the wines themselves, brought up to date.
A practical guide by WSET Diploma holder and Madeira specialist Trevor Elliott, the result of years of research: the grapes, the producers (with profiles), tasting notes and food-pairing suggestions.
A classic mid-century monograph on Madeira wine, part of Croft-Cooke’s fortified-wine trilogy alongside his books on Sherry and Port — a literary, historically minded account of the island’s wine and trade. Available secondhand.
A short classic by the great wine writer André Simon with Elizabeth Craig, pairing essays on Madeira wine with recipes for Madeira cake, sauces and dishes that use the wine — an early bridge between Madeira wine and gastronomy. Available secondhand.
The reference history (in Portuguese) of Madeira’s vine and wine from the 15th to the 20th century, by historian Alberto Vieira, director of the Atlantic-history study centre (CEHA).