A Ruby loses its freshness faster than its older, brown relative once the cork is pulled - which is why it makes good sense that it also comes in a smaller format.
Expert's Description
Dalva Ruby 37.5 cl is a Portuguese Ruby Port in a half bottle, bottled at 19%.
Ruby is aged briefly in large, near-airtight vessels to preserve its dark, fresh fruit and deep red colour, and because the style is more sensitive to air after opening than an older Tawny, the smaller format is a practical solution for anyone who won't get through a full bottle.
The wine is a blend of young Douro grapes such as Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional and Touriga Franca, chosen for their ability to hold onto colour and fruit through the short ageing period.
Dalva is the Port brand of the house C. da Silva, founded in Vila Nova de Gaia in 1933 by Clemente da Silva, who registered the name Dalva as a contraction of his own surname.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Fresh raspberry and wild strawberry with a hint of sweet berry compote.
Palate
Full and direct, with blackcurrant, cherry and a touch of dark chocolate.
Finish
Short, sweet and fruity finish.
Specifications
Name: Dalva Ruby 37.5 cl
Winery: Dalva
Region-Country: Douro, Portugal
Type: Ruby Port (half bottle)
Grape varieties: Tinta Barroca, Tinta Cão, Tinta Roriz, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca
ABV: 19%
Size: 37.5 CL
Ageing: Steel tank/large oak vats, approx. 2-3 years
Serving suggestion: Serve at 16-18°C in a Port glass, ideally with dark chocolate or berry desserts
Flavour Profile
Fruity · Berries · Youthful · Direct
Did You Know?
Because an opened Ruby loses its freshness faster than a Tawny, which is already shaped by years of oxygen contact, the half-bottle format makes good sense for anyone wanting a couple of glasses without the risk of the rest of the bottle losing its character before it's finished.
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