There are eight manufacturers of Madeira wine. You may feel that Madeira is an area which continues to bravely defend itself with its own vibrant culture and idiosyncratic wines against the big world of mass-produced alcoholic beverages. It is what this world needs, a promise for the future. Today many Madeira wines have become icons, and while every year prices have been rising, an amazing stock of old wines are still available, leaving some incredible treasures for wine aficionados.