Wine of the Island of Madeira, Portugal. Madeira is made on the sub-tropical island of the same name situated in the Atlantic Ocean, some 400 miles off North Africa. Blandy's, established in 1811, is the leading producer of premium quality Madeira and still owned and managed by direct descendants of the founder, John Blandy. This is the richest style of Madeira, full bodied, rich and soft textured. It is a splendid after-dinner drink. Family owned for seven generations