Dalva 2014 Colheita Portugal Portvin 75 cl 20%

The youngest of the house's Colheita vintages still carries a decade in cask, yet the fruit feels livelier than its older siblings - candied orange rather than deep caramel.

Expert's Description

Dalva 2014 Colheita is a Portuguese Colheita Port from the single vintage 2014, bottled at 20%.

Unlike most other fortified wines, a Colheita carries two dates on its label - the harvest year and the bottling year - making it possible to track exactly how long a given bottle has rested in oak, in this case a decade, during which it developed its sweetness, colour and spice.

Dalva is the Port brand of the house C. da Silva, founded in Vila Nova de Gaia in 1933 by Clemente da Silva, who a year later registered the name Dalva - a contraction of his own surname. Across generations, the house has specialised in exactly this style of single-vintage Tawny.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Candied orange, dried apricot and a touch of spice, combined with a light, dried-fruit sweetness.

Palate

Velvety with a lively acidity, offering quince paste, toasted nuts and a hint of cinnamon.

Finish

Medium-length, spiced finish with a lingering sweetness.

Specifications

Name: Dalva 2014 Colheita
Winery: Dalva
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Colheita Port
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro field blend (incl. Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz)
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, approx. 10 years (single vintage 2014)
Vintage: 2014
Serving suggestion: Serve at 14-16°C in a Port glass, ideally with quince cheese, almonds or a light caramel dessert

Flavour Profile

Fruity · Spiced · Amber-hued · Approachable

Did You Know?

While most wines state only a harvest year, a Colheita carries two dates on its label - harvest year and bottling year - so anyone picking up the bottle can see exactly how many years the Port has spent in the dark of the cask.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dalva 2014 Colheita

What is a Colheita Port?

A Colheita is a Tawny Port from a single, named vintage - here 2014 - as opposed to standard Tawny, which is a blend of several vintages.

What do the two dates on the label mean?

One states the harvest year (2014), the other the bottling year. The gap between them tells you how many years the wine has rested in oak.

What does Dalva 2014 Colheita taste like?

It offers candied orange, dried apricot and toasted nuts, with a velvety, spiced palate and a medium-length, sweet finish.

At what temperature should it be served?

Best around 14-16°C in a Port glass.

What pairs well with Dalva 2014 Colheita?

Quince cheese, almonds and light caramel desserts complement the wine's fruity, spiced style nicely.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

An opened bottle typically keeps for several weeks to a couple of months when stored correctly and kept cool.

Is Dalva 2014 Colheita a good gift?

Yes, the named vintage makes it a fitting gift, especially if 2014 carries personal significance for the recipient.

What defines Dalva as a Port house?

Dalva, founded in Vila Nova de Gaia in 1933, has specialised in single-vintage Colheita Ports across several generations.