Founded in 1862, C. da Silva is one of the Douro's most historic boutique Port houses, recognized around the globe under its flagship "Dalva" marque. While celebrated for producing profound single-harvest Colheitas, Dalva's age-indicated tawnies represent the master blender's art. The 20-Year-Old Tawny is a marriage of selected micro-lots aged across decades in seasoned 550- to 600-liter oak casks (pipas) within the house's historic cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia.

At 20 years of average cask age, the fresh fruit character of the original schist-grown varieties (Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão) has softened into an amber-tinged, nutty, oxidative profile. It reveals aromas of roasted hazelnuts, dried figs, candied orange peel, butterscotch, cigar tobacco, and cardamom spice, carried across the palate by refreshing natural acidity that cleanses the sweetness on the finish.

Why You'll Love It

• Demonstrates the master blender's craft, achieving an ideal balance of aged walnut complexity and dried fruit brightness.
• Decades of gentle wood maturation in Vila Nova de Gaia soften the spirit and build a silky texture.
• Energetic natural acidity prevents palate fatigue, finishing clean, nutty, and vibrant.

How To Serve It

• Serve lightly chilled between 54°F and 58°F to temper the alcohol and highlight the nut oils.
• No decanting needed; it throws no sediment and is ready to enjoy upon opening.
• Pour into all-purpose white wine stems or traditional Port glasses.
• Pair with toasted almond tarts, crème brûlée, aged Manchego, pecan pie, or dark chocolate truffles.