Dalva 30 years old Tawny Portugal Port Wine 75 cl 20%

Thirty years is a long time for a person - for a Tawny in cask, it's the point where the wine stops trying to be anything but itself.

Expert's Description

Dalva 30 Year Old Tawny is a Portuguese Aged Tawny Port with an average age of 30 years, bottled at 20%.

The age statement reflects the average age of the many casks in the final blend, a method overseen by Portugal's wine authority, the IVDP - after three decades in oak the wine has taken on a warm, brick-red colour and an intensity only a handful of casks ever reach.

The wine is based on a traditional Douro field blend, including Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz, where the long, oxidative ageing has concentrated the flavour considerably and created a depth that sets it clearly apart from the younger Tawny expressions.

Dalva is the Port brand of the house C. da Silva, founded in Vila Nova de Gaia in 1933, and the 30-year expression represents one of the house's most prestigious Tawny categories.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Intense, complex aroma of orange peel, coffee, caramel and toasted nuts.

Palate

Very rich and creamy, reminiscent of citrus conserve, tobacco and spice.

Finish

Very long finish, slowly winding down through sweetness and spice.

Specifications

Name: Dalva 30 Year Old Tawny
Winery: Dalva
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Aged Tawny Port, 30 Years
Grape varieties: Traditional Douro field blend (incl. Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz)
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak cask, average 30 years
EAN no.: 5603003110094

Flavour Profile

Complex · Spiced · Creamy · Intense

Investment Potential

A Tawny with an average of 30 years in cask belongs to a rare and sought-after category, where available quantities are limited and many casks never reach a point where they can carry such a high age statement.

Did You Know?

Behind a 30-year blend there can be casks that are in reality far older than the 30 years on the label - the age statement is an average, meaning some of the oldest components may date back decades no one remembers precisely.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dalva 30 Year Old Tawny

What does the 30-year age statement mean?

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

What does Dalva 30 Year Old Tawny taste like?

It offers orange peel, coffee, caramel and toasted nuts, with a very rich, creamy palate and a very long finish.

Is Dalva 30 Year Old Tawny worth it?

With an average of 30 years in cask, it belongs to a rare and sought-after category where the available quantities are strictly limited.

Should Dalva 30 Year Old Tawny be decanted?

No, an age-designated Tawny is already filtered and ready to drink straight from the bottle without decanting.

What pairs well with Dalva 30 Year Old Tawny?

It is complex enough to enjoy on its own, but also works well with mature cheeses or a dark chocolate dessert.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

Thanks to its high concentration, an opened bottle can keep for several months when stored cool and well sealed.

What defines Dalva as a Port house?

Dalva, founded in Vila Nova de Gaia in 1933, is considered one of the Portuguese houses with the widest range of age-designated Tawny Ports.