C. da Silva - Dalva - 10 Years Old Dry White - Douro - 6 Bottles (0.75L)

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C. da Silva, Dalva 10 Years Old Dry White Port 6 x 0.75L

In 1933, having just arrived from Brazil, Clemente da Silva realized his lifelong dream, creating an excellent wine house that would lead him to the globalization of his business: C. da Silva – resulting from the abbreviation of his name. A year later he registered the brand Dalva, which results from the contraction “da Silva”. With a simple and very Portuguese sound, success was easy to achieve in different markets.
Looking for an activity in which to invest the capital from his business in Brazil, the young entrepreneur takes advantage of the close collaboration with the company Corrêa Ribeiro e Filhos, founded in 1862, and owned by his wife's family, to build up his initial stocks and give the first steps in the business, with Vintage Ports from 1896, 1912 or 1920 being famous.
Combining centuries-old knowledge and techniques with new technologies and innovation, Dalva's portfolio is unique and distinct, presenting an unparalleled offer of Colheita Port Wines, which include unique and limited editions, the classic Vintage Port Wines, and a range exclusive range of White Port Wines, culminating in the aged and dated Golden White and Dry White collection.

WINEMAKER: José Manuel Sousa Soares.

AWARDS/RECOMMENDATIONS
87 Points, Wine Enthusiast
16.5 Points, Vinhos Grandes Escolhas

WINE VARIETIES: Traditional from the Douro, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca and Sousão.

VINIFICATION
Vinified in a traditional way that includes the addition of brandy of wine origin to interrupt fermentation, leaving the wine with around 50 grams of sugar. This 10 Year Old Dry White Port wine made from a selection of high quality wines, from different years and aged in casks, has a golden color, revealing the profile of a 10 year old wine in tasting.

TASTING NOTES
Bright golden in color, this Dry White reveals a marked aroma of walnuts and roasted almonds, wrapped in subtleties of mint, offering surprising vivacity. Soft and fresh on the palate, it surprises with its elegant aftertaste, with balanced sweetness.

SERVING
Excellent with medium intensity cheeses, savory “vol-au-vent” or desserts (ice cream and various pastries). Serve at a temperature between 12ºC and 14ºC. Consume in moderation.