2019 was a vintage the Douro Valley remembered for its quality, and Dalva chose to give the grapes from that exact year a prominent place in this Late Bottled Vintage – ready to drink without any waiting.
Expert's Description
Dalva LBV 2019 is a Portuguese Late Bottled Vintage Port from the Douro Valley, aged in oak casks and bottled at 20%.
The LBV style was created as a faster alternative to traditional Vintage Port: the wine is aged four to six years in cask – far longer than a standard Ruby – and is therefore ready to drink immediately, without needing to be decanted or aged further in the bottle.
Behind the bottle stands Dalva, the brand of the Port house C. da Silva in Vila Nova de Gaia, founded in 1862 under the name Corrêa Ribeiro e Filhos. The house took on its current identity in 1933, when Clemente da Silva took over the firm after arriving from Brazil.
Tasting Notes
Nose
The nose is intensely fruity, with raspberry, blackberry and other dark berries, complemented by elegant cocoa notes.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied, spiced and fresh, with a jammy, juicy character kept in check by soft tannins and a touch of dark cherry.
Finish
The finish is persistent and well structured, closing on a final note of dark chocolate.
Specifications
Name: Dalva LBV 2019
Winery: Dalva
Region/Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port
ABV: 20%
Size: 75 CL
Ageing: Oak casks
Vintage: 2019
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C in a Port glass, ready to drink without decanting
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Spiced · Full-bodied · Dark berries
Did You Know?
Unlike Vintage Port, which needs decades in the bottle and is often decanted to remove sediment, an LBV is designed to be ready to drink right after purchase – most, like this one, are filtered and can be poured straight into the glass.
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