Dalva 50 Years Very Old Tawny Port

Dalva's “Very Old Tawny” 50 years reflects decades of meticulous work. As the name suggests, it has been aged for an average of 50 years in small oak barrels. The long aging results in a significant development of aromas and flavors as well as a concentration of flavors.

The wine is deep amber in color with dark mahogany tones, an incredibly complex nose with notes of dried fruits such as figs and raisins, walnuts, hazelnuts, caramel, coffee, chocolate and a subtle spicy undertone with hints of balsamic, leather and a fine oxidative character from the long barrel aging.

Full-bodied and rich on the palate with impressive depth, here again notes of drying fruits and nuts, but even more spice and caramel/toffee, as well as a slight smoky note. Can be paired with desserts, especially those with nuts, caramel or dried fruit, cheeses are also a good match. But it is best enjoyed alone, to appreciate its complexity and depth.

Dalva has been through a fantastic process over the last many years. Their port wines have only gotten better and better - at the same time they have a fantastic stock of tawnies and white ports from the last century. The house's declared ambition is to belong to the super league in Porto and the last decades have shown that this goal is moving closer and closer, while prices (thanks to an ailing Portuguese economy) are kept to a minimum. Dalva is, in short, an unadulterated best buy house today.