Cama Lobos Solera
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2060
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
blue cheese, roasted nuts, rich fruit cake
✨ Technical Specifications
Imported and bottled by the historic Bristol merchant Averys, this Madeira pays homage to Câmara de Lobos, the picturesque fishing village on the southern coast of the island. Legend has it that when Portuguese explorers first landed here in the 15th century, they discovered a large colony of monk seals (sea wolves) taking refuge in the rocky cove, giving the area its name. Câmara de Lobos became the cradle of Madeira's viticulture, famous for its steep, volcanic terraced vineyards. This bottling utilizes the traditional Solera system, a fractional blending process where older, concentrated wines are periodically replenished with younger, high-quality stock. The result is a deeply complex, amber-hued wine that exhibits a rich tapestry of dried fruits, dark molasses, toasted walnuts, and orange zest, all balanced by the intense, life-giving acidity characteristic of the island's volcanic soils.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1793 in Bristol, England, Averys is one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most venerated wine merchants and négociants. Built across generations by visionary figures such as Ronald Avery and his son John Avery MW, the house pioneered the early discovery and direct importation of benchmark estates from classical European regions and emerging New World terroirs. Renowned for its historical bottling expertise, Averys curates and crafts an expansive portfolio spanning prestigious Bordeaux, Burgundy Grand Crus, Champagne, vintage Port, Madeira, and fine Cognac. Guided by centuries of cellar mastery and meticulous sourcing, the historic house remains dedicated to championing exceptional regional character and timeless quality.