Madeira Basics - A Couple of Questions

Al B. · Post by **Al B.** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 2:03 am

I have a couple of questions that will just serve to show my ignorance about the history of Madeira.

Yesterday, at the Madeira sale at Christies (I will post a separate message about this) I noted what appeared to be two grape varieties that I have not come across before and a shipper I have not heard of. If anyone can tell me anything about these grape varieties or the shipper, I would be very grateful.

The grape varieties were EBH and Gran Cama de Lobos and the shipper was TTC Lomelino.

Many thanks,

Alex

Marco D. · Post by **Marco D.** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:00 am

I'm not sure what the EBH stands for, but Gran Cama de Lobos is a region on the southern side of the island. It was one of the very best areas... but I am not sure if it has any vineyards left. I recall reading that many vines were ripped up to plant banana trees (which gave two crops a year) and to build condos.

IanL · Post by **IanL** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 9:35 am

from www.madeirawineguide.com:

Cama de Lobos

and EBH = Eugenia Bianchi Henriques, granddaughter of Carlo de Bianchi. (from the producers glossary on www.madeirawineguide.com)