Castanheiro Wine Dinners returns on 14 March for its first edition of 2026, reaffirming its position as a gastronomic experience of excellence dedicated to lovers of fine wines and signature cuisine.
The dinner will take place at Restaurante Tipografia, located within Castanheiro Boutique Hotel, in partnership with A Loja do Vinho and Atlantis Vinho Madeirense. The presentation will be led by winemaker Francisco de Albuquerque, from Madeira Wine Company, who will provide technical insight into each wine throughout the evening, explaining characteristics, grape varieties and winemaking processes.
The menu, designed by chef Maurício Gonçalves, features five culinary moments paired with five Portuguese wines, in a carefully curated sequence that highlights regional produce, balance of flavours and technical precision in execution.
The reception begins with crispy sliced duck, pitanga, coriander and Paris mash, paired with Atlantis Rosé 2024 DOP Madeirense, offering a fresh and aromatic profile. This is followed by smoked Madeira trout with roe, ice plant and orange cream, accompanied by Espumante Quinta dos Abibes 2023 DOC Bairrada, whose acidity and effervescence promise to enhance the delicacy of the dish.
For the fish course, locally caught coastal fish will be served with sweet potato, sweet-and-sour moganga compote and fish jus, paired with Atlantis Verdelho Reserva 2021 DOP Madeirense, a structured wine that reinforces the dish’s Atlantic identity.
The meat course features pressed meat infused with wine and garlic aromas, polenta, pork crackling and espigos from Camacha, harmonised with Quinta dos Abibes Syrah 2019 DOC Bairrada, in a pairing marked by intensity and aromatic complexity.
To finish, the dessert combines tapioca and raspberry, mango and passion fruit, accompanied by Blandy’s Verdelho 10 Year Old. The dinner concludes with coffee or tea and petit fours paired with Blandy’s Malmsey 15 Year Old, providing an intense and elegant finale.
Recognised as one of the city’s most vibrant venues, Restaurante Tipografia stands out for its contemporary and creative cuisine, making this initiative an excellent choice for a dinner for two, a gathering of friends or anyone seeking a distinctive experience in the centre of Funchal.
Places are limited and early booking is recommended by calling +351 291 200 100 or emailing info@castanheiro.pt.
The first Castanheiro Wine Dinner is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm.
