Madeira wine is a still, fortified, blended wine that is wonderfully concentrated and complex. The Portuguese island of Madeira is called the Island of the Immortals in reference to it’s oldest and most prestigious wines. H & H is now the‍largest independent producer and shipper of Madeira Wines and the only Madeira House who owns vineyards. Madeira is a fortified wine, the shelf life of an open bottle is two years.