How was life like back then in PORTO DA CRUZ? (Madeira)

The parish of Porto da Cruz was created on 26 September 1577. The origin of the community's name came from the fact that the original discoverer affixed a steel cross at the port, in order to better identify the location to ocean travelers.
Cultivation and harvesting of sugarcane occupied the activities of early settlers. The aguardente factory, completed after 1858, was part of this industry, converting the grapes and juice into a local spirit, uniquely cultivating the American caste of grape in this territory.
Due to the diseases that devastated much of the European grape production in Madeira in the 19th century, American grape varieties such as Isabel, which are more resistant to diseases, were introduced in the mid-19th century as rootstock. This made the production of European grape varieties less susceptible to diseases.
However, due to the high resistance and productivity of these American varieties, they began to be produced on their own (without being grafted), leading to the production of dry wine. This wine quickly gained market popularity among the population, mainly due to its lower commercial value.
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[@kittygray2368]

We always enjoy your videos. The editing is super, the information is fun and interesting. We really enjoy your interaction with the locals. Ola, do New York. Kitty.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thank you so much Kitty!! Appreciate all your support 🙏 see you soon I hope!! 🤠

[@howardgirao4434]

Really looking forward to see what PopSec produces from States. Great show again Jeff. Thanks!!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Thanx Howard :)) Tonight the first video is out 🤠

[@carolinedecastro4171]

Thanks for sharing. Interesting!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

You’re welcome Caroline 🤠 thanks for watching !!

[@chasethesunriseportugal]

What a lekker place hey! Madeira is on our bucket list boet! Hopefully soon!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Let me know when you over !!

[@Din_Din1968]

I wish you can come to Trinidad to see our Portuguese traditions. Great video as usual!

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Would love to Din, in the future hopefully 🙏🤠

[@RuePhoto]

Thanks Jeff, André & Vitor ☺ We sure have it lucky these days as they had a hard life back in the day & is that toilet still in use?! 😆 By the way was that wine more like table wine or closer to Madeira wine? Looking so forward to your US vlogs & have an amazing weekend my friend! Much love from England as I'm there as we speak 🤗

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

This was more like “farmer table wine” what we call Vinho Seco. US vlog coming out tonight ;)) see you buddy, have a great week!

[@twoamericansandadog7212]

I’m guessing you are hitting NYC (or Newark’s Ironbound) which is where I’m from and my family still lives. If I had known, I could have hooked you up. Hopefully, you discovered Joey Bats cafe on Allen Street (and other locations in Manhattan) Best pastel de nata west of Belem. Nao se importa. Looking forward to what you think.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Eheh good things coming !! 😎

[@georgedodwell1721]

Come to Canada. Many Portuguese people here, especially the Toronto area.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Soon enough George!! 🤠

[@curacao11]

😎

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[@paulogois7675]

There no colour in that wine thats even a shame to show that. If you like i can show you real deal.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahah thanx Paulo, yeah send me a message let’s taste your wine! 🤠❤️🍷

[@joaoalbuquerque8918]

Muito bom mesmo 👏

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Obrigado João 🙏🤠

[@brandycortez671]

Have fun and be safe. You’ll want to run back to Madeira 😂 lol jk but possibly

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

Ahah it’s good to be back Brandy 😂🤠

[@johnnyfinance]

Good stuff Jeff. Hope you have great time in the US. You picked a cooker of a week to come visit. Hard to go wrong in the Ironbound food wise. Unsure how long ago you filmed this, so maybe you made it in time for the festival.

[@Hittheroadmadeira]

We didn’t unfortunately hey Johnny but we caught the festival in Rhode Island, we did however make it to the ironbound and had a great time there :)) videos to follow ;)) cheers bud have a good one 🤠

[@johnnyfinance]

@@Hittheroadmadeira Nice! Parents and grandparents both grew up there. Good stuff. It went sideways in the late 60s and 70s and lot of families moved out, but im still close by and get over there when I can.