Made exclusively from white grapes, this is one of the very few white Colheita available on the market. A normal winter and a cold and rainy spring, with a very dry and hot summer and rain just before the harvest time: The perfect conditions to create outstanding wines.1963 is a mythical vintage for Port and this white Colheita is reaching almost the same degree of complexity as its iconic older brother Dalva GW 1952.
Very intense aromas, with hints of marmalade, caramel, dried fruits, figs, jam and a bit of toffee. Great balance between acidity and sweetness, with deep notes of citrus in the mid-palate and flavors of dry nuts at the end, with a long silky aftertaste that fulfill the mouth.

Mark Squires (Robert Parker 2015) 94 points: The 1963 Golden White Port (Dalva) was bottled in 2012. It is a blend of Malvasia Fina, Viosinho and Rabigato, coming in at 130 grams per liter of residual sugar. If the 1971 reviewed this issue was more of a Tawny in disguise, this adds viscosity, richness and, well, a white feel to it--if I can put it that way. Very impressive for its concentration, texture and freshness, this has a long, intensely flavorful finish, yet it is elegant all the while. It's a white Port that can change your opinion about white Ports, one of several the producer has submitted this issue.

Roy Hersh 94 points: "Yes again. This was the 2nd bottle we had today. I like this one a bit more. The difference for me was the viscous nature here, which seemed a little bit more rich in the mouth with some smoky, honeyed notes, tobacco and generous liquid butterscotch which was profound on the extra long finish. I can't explain why this was a bit better, but having had this only five hours earlier in the day, it was hard to forget the other one."

Vintage: 1963
Alcohol content: 20%
Volume: 50 cl
Grapes: Donzelinho, Viosinho, Malvasia, Gouveio
Cellaring: drink or keep for a few decades
Serving: 13 to 14 C
Last: 6 to 8 weeks after opening
Pairing: Pan fried foie gras, mild cheeses, sabayon, crème brûlée, orange soufflé, or just on its own at the end of a meal.