Dalva 2007 Colheita White

Grape varieties: Old Vines.

Vinification: Port from a one-year harvest. Instead of an age statement like a blended tawny (10, 20, 30, 40…), the year is always mentioned on the label. However, they should not be confused with Vintage Port. Since the “Colheita” must age for a minimum of seven years in oak barrels (but of course the complexity and the refined aroma and flavors could not reach the heels of an old “Colheita”, such as a rare 1952 “Colheita” Dourado Branco bottled in 2009…57 years in French oak barrels).

Tasting Notes: Elegant aroma reminiscent of ripe mandarin, together with delicate almond notes of resin and honey. Shows a very fresh mouthfeel with a long finish.

Recommendation: Serve slightly chilled, between 12 and 13ºC, in an appropriate glass.

Food pairing: Slightly fresh, it expresses all its delicacy and sophistication when paired with caramel, dried fruit and spice desserts, such as caramel fondant with apple and ginger jelly, tarte tatin, burnt cream and cheeses of minimal intensity. Despite its age, its freshness remains. An extraordinary pairing with a refreshing mandarin parfait. The multiplicity of possible harmonies is incredible, giving the consumer the pleasure of searching for new flavors.