Dalva 40 Year Old Tawny Port

Dalva 40 Year Old Tawny Port is a rare fortified wine from the Douro, blended from Ports aged for an average of four decades in oak casks by the Gaia house C. da Silva. This is Port at its most concentrated and contemplative, a bottle for a milestone or a very special gift.

Tasting notes

Forty years in wood turn Port deep amber with an olive-green rim. Old tawnies of this age show dried figs, walnuts, orange peel, toffee, coffee and old spice, with a dense, silky palate and a finish that lasts for minutes. A small glass goes a long way.

Food pairing

Serve it with dark chocolate, a crème brûlée, dried fruit and nuts, or a strong blue cheese. Many people prefer it on its own, after dinner.

About Dalva

Dalva is the Port brand of C. da Silva, a house founded in 1862 in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from Porto. It is especially known for its old tawnies, colheitas and aged white Ports.

Good to know

• Serve at 14-16 °C. Keeps 2 to 3 months once opened, upright and away from light.
• 75 cl bottle, DOC Porto, 40 year old tawny.
• A memorable gift for a big birthday or anniversary. Ask whether it is open by the glass at our bar in Graça.