Dalva Tawny Port launched on the market 

Dalva Porto Tawny 50 Years has just arrived on the market. After the recent change in the IVDP legislation, which only recently authorized this new wine in the category of Age wines – until then it only included 10, 20, 30 and 40 years old -, Dalva Porto Tawny 50 Years appears as a reflection of the historical heritage of the C. da Silva house. The wealth of very old wines, combined with knowledge, resulted in a Port Wine of complexity and refinement, with oenology by José Manuel Sousa Soares and an RRP of €240. 

 Dalva Porto Tawny 50 Years comes from batches of different wines of superior quality, aged in casks for varying periods, giving rise to a wine with a tawny color, with evolved aromas, presenting a tasting profile of a 50 year old wine. Its appearance is amber, with a golden edge and greenish hues. On the nose, evolved aromas of fruit stand out, especially plums and dried figs, roasted almonds, with a spicy side of curry. Very unique, multiple sensations unfold throughout the tasting, with sweet spices, such as nutmeg, appearing in the mouth, combined with lively acidity and fresh citrus notes. It ends very intense, balanced, with notes of marzipan. A complete Port Wine, to be enjoyed alone. With a recommended RRP of €240, Porto Dalva Tawny 50 years old will be on sale in the country’s main wine stores and also in the Granvinhos group’s online store (www.granvinho.pt). 

 Remember that in 1933, Clemente da Silva fulfilled his lifelong dream, creating an excellent wine house that would lead him to the globalization of his business: C. da Silva Vinhos – resulting from the abbreviation of its founder’s name. Close collaboration with the family Port wine company Corrêa Ribeiro e Filhos, founded in 1862, which belonged to his wife’s family, allowed him to build up his initial stocks and take his first steps in the business. C. da Silva Vintage Port Wines from 1896, 1912 or 1920 are still recognized today. Based in Vila Nova de Gaia, C. da Silva experienced an expansion process in all its aspects from an early stage, achieving high levels of recognition. and notoriety in different world markets. In 1934, the Dalva brand was registered, resulting from the contraction ‘da Silva’, the name of the company and its founder. With a simple and very Portuguese sound, success was easy to achieve in those different markets, particularly international ones. A pure expression of the Douro, where the origins of the genuine Porto designation of origin lie, Dalva is widely recognized for its unique Port Wines. These are produced under truly exceptional conditions, on the terraces of what is considered the first demarcated and regulated region in the world, and recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Classified land, carefully selected grape varieties and exceptional harvests allow it to produce Port wines with high quality standards that satisfy consumers’ desires, ensuring the brand’s prestige and notoriety. It is in the cellars, in Vila Nova de Gaia, that, year after year, the wines gain personality depending on the type of aging to which they are subjected. In bottle, to maintain the fresh and fruity character of the grapes, or in traditional oak barrels and casks, handcrafted by master coopers, to gain chromatic, aromatic and taste nuances through a slow oxidation given by the thickness of the wood and of years. Combining centuries-old knowledge and techniques with new technologies and innovation, the brand presents classic Port wines, as well as unique and limited collections of special categories, such as Dalva Porto Colheita Golden White or Dalva Pure organic Port wines.