Dalva 20 Years Old Tawny Portugal Port Wine 75 cl 20%

At twenty years, the wood has long taken over the conversation from the fruit - what's left is candied orange, coffee and a depth that only comes with time.

Expert's Description

Dalva 20 Year Old Tawny is a Portuguese Aged Tawny Port with an average age of 20 years, bottled at 20%.

The age statement reflects the average age of the many casks in the blend, a method overseen by Portugal's wine authority, the IVDP - twice as old as the house's 10-year expression, and with a markedly deeper, more concentrated flavour profile as a result.

The wine is based on a traditional Douro field blend, including Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, aged in oak, where the long contact with the wood gives it a rich, complex aroma of candied orange, spice and dried figs.

Dalva is the Port brand of the house C. da Silva, founded in Vila Nova de Gaia in 1933, and the 20-year expression marks the transition from the house's accessible Tawny range into the rarer, older categories.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Candied orange, warm spice and dried figs in a rich, sweetly perfumed bouquet.

Palate

Fresh, fruity and elegant with perfumed depth, finishing on notes of coffee and cinnamon.

Finish

Long finish of roasted coffee and a lingering, soft warmth.

Specifications

Name: Dalva 20 Year Old Tawny
Winery: Dalva
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Aged Tawny Port, 20 Years
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro field blend (incl. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz)
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, average 20 years
EAN no.: 5603003110087
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14-16°C in a Port glass, ideally with dark chocolate, a coffee dessert or mature cheeses

Flavour Profile

Spiced · Coffee · Concentrated · Elegant

Investment Potential

Twenty years of average cask ageing makes this Tawny a sought-after category among collectors and enthusiasts looking for more complexity than the younger, more accessible expressions.

Did You Know?

The longer a Tawny ages, the more evaporates - the so-called "angels' share" - meaning a 20-year-old bottle actually represents a markedly larger starting volume of Port than the amount that finally ends up in the bottle.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dalva 20 Year Old Tawny

What does the 20-year age statement mean?

It is the average age of the many casks in the blend, approved by Portugal's wine authority, the IVDP.

What does Dalva 20 Year Old Tawny taste like?

It offers candied orange, spice and dried figs on the nose, with an elegant, perfumed palate finishing on coffee and cinnamon.

At what temperature should it be served?

Best around 14-16°C in a Port glass.

What pairs well with Dalva 20 Year Old Tawny?

Dark chocolate, a coffee dessert or mature cheeses complement the wine's concentrated, spiced style.

Why are older Tawnies sought after by collectors?

The longer cask ageing gives a more concentrated, complex flavour, and the volume of available 20-year Tawny is limited compared with the younger expressions.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

An opened bottle typically keeps for a month or more when stored cool and well sealed.

What defines Dalva as a Port house?

Dalva, founded in Vila Nova de Gaia in 1933, has built a strong position in age-designated Tawny Ports, with the 20-year expression as a central category.