Dalva Dry White Porto Wine Portugal 75 cl 19%

In Porto, people don't drink it out of duty - a cold afternoon simply calls for a glass of White Port and a slice of lemon.

Expert's Description

Dalva Dry White is a Portuguese dry white Port, bottled at 19%.

Unlike the sweet, classic Port styles, the grapes are left to ferment longer before the wine is fortified with grape spirit - giving it a drier, more acidic profile that stands in marked contrast to a sweet Tawny or Ruby.

The wine is made from white Douro grapes such as Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Donzelinho Branco and Gouveio, pressed without skin contact to preserve a pale, fresh character.

Dalva is the Port brand of the house C. da Silva, founded in Vila Nova de Gaia in 1933, and over the years the house has built a particular reputation for its White Ports, from the young, dry style to the rare, vintage-dated Colheita White.

Tasting Notes

Nose

Citrus, mineral notes and hints of lemon zest, complemented by ripe peach and bitter almond.

Palate

Dry and lightly acidic, with walnut and a touch of vanilla, giving a round yet fresh impression.

Finish

Short to medium, dry finish with a faintly bitter almond note.

Specifications

Name: Dalva Dry White
Winery: Dalva
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Dry White Port
Grape varieties: Malvasia Fina, Viosinho, Donzelinho Branco, Gouveio
ABV: 19%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Mainly steel tank, brief ageing before bottling
EAN no.: 5603003112050
Serving suggestion: Serve chilled at 8-10°C, ideally as a Portonic with tonic and ice or as an aperitif

Flavour Profile

Dry · Citrus · Mineral · Refreshing

Did You Know?

In Porto, dry White Port is often mixed with tonic and a slice of lemon into the drink Portonic - a local classic that has given the dry white style a renaissance as a refreshing aperitif, far from the image of Port as a heavy dessert wine.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dalva Dry White

What sets Dalva Dry White apart from a standard Port?

The dry white Port ferments longer before fortification stops the process, giving it a far less sweet, more citrus-fresh profile than classic Tawny or Ruby.

What does Dalva Dry White taste like?

It offers citrus, mineral notes and peach, with a dry, walnut-like palate and a short to medium, faintly bitter finish.

What is Portonic?

Portonic is a popular drink from Porto, where dry White Port is mixed with tonic, ice and often a slice of lemon or mint.

At what temperature should it be served?

Best served cold, around 8-10°C, whether drunk neat or as a Portonic.

What pairs well with Dalva Dry White?

It works well as an aperitif, but also with tapas, olives or salted almonds.

How long does an opened bottle keep?

An opened bottle should be stored cool and typically keeps for a couple of weeks.

What defines Dalva as a producer of White Port?

Dalva has a particular focus on White Ports, from the young, dry style to rare, vintage-dated Colheita White.