Dalva 10 years old Dry White Portugal Port Wine 75 cl 20%

Ten years is enough for a white Port to change character completely: from fresh and pale to something warmer and more elegant, without losing the freshness that sets the style apart from a classic sweet Port.

Expert's Description

Dalva 10 Years Dry White is a Portuguese, dry, age-indicated Port made from white grapes from the Douro Valley, bottled at 20% – a dry style that should not be confused with the better-known, sweet white Port.

The wine is aged in old French oak barrels for ten years, giving it the first clear signs of oxidative maturation while still keeping a distinct freshness from the white grapes.

Behind the bottle stands Dalva, the brand of the Port house C. da Silva in Vila Nova de Gaia, founded in 1862. The house is one of the few that markets a full range of age-indicated dry white Ports – 10, 20 and 40 years – as a standalone category rather than simply producing young white Port for aperitif use.

Tasting Notes

Nose

The nose is elegant, with ripe tangerine and a delicate nutty note of almonds.

Palate

The palate is dry and well balanced, with citrus and a light creamy structure that gives body without heaviness.

Finish

The finish is medium-length and dry, closing on a final hint of toasted almonds.

Specifications

Name: Dalva 10 Years Dry White
Winery: Dalva
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Dry White Port, dry, 10 years
Grape varieties: Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Donzelinho Branco, Gouveio
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak casks
Serving suggestion: Serve at 12-14°C in a white wine or Port glass, ideally with almonds, mature cheese or lightly spiced food

Flavour Profile

Elegant · Tangerine · Dry · Nutty

Investment Potential

As the youngest in Dalva's age-indicated Dry White range, the 10-year expression has more modest collecting potential than the 20 and 40-year bottles, but it still represents a rare category, since very few houses produce aged, dry white Port at all.

Did You Know?

Dalva is one of the few Port houses to treat dry, age-indicated white Port as a standalone range rather than a niche novelty – the house's 10, 20 and 40-year-old Dry White together span an age range usually only seen among aged Tawny Ports.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dalva 10 Years Dry White

Is Dry White a sweet Port?

No, unlike most Port styles, Dry White is deliberately vinified dry, giving a nuttier and less sweet character than a classic white Port.

How does Dalva 10 Years Dry White taste?

It is elegant and dry, with ripe tangerine, almonds and a light creamy structure, closing on a medium-length, nutty finish.

Which grapes are used for Dalva 10 Years Dry White?

The wine is made from a blend of the white Douro grapes Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Donzelinho Branco and Gouveio.

At what temperature and in which glass should it be served?

Serve it at 12-14°C in a white wine or Port glass, ideally with almonds, mature cheese or lightly spiced food.

Is the bottle suitable as a gift?

Yes, its unusual dry style makes it an exciting gift for anyone who already knows classic Port and wants to try something different.

What defines Dalva as a Port house?

Dalva is part of C. da Silva, founded in 1862 in Vila Nova de Gaia, and one of the few houses to market a full range of age-indicated dry white Ports.