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1961 Barbaresco – Gaja

The 1961 vintage is considered one of the landmark years in Piedmont, producing Barbaresco wines of structure, perfume and remarkable longevity. From the historic estate of Gaja, this bottle represents a formative period in the region’s modern history. Founded in 1859, Gaja has long been synonymous with quality in Barbaresco, and even before the transformative era of Angelo Gaja, the estate was recognised for meticulous vineyard selection and traditional winemaking methods that emphasised Nebbiolo’s purity and ageing potential.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a classic brick-garnet hue with tawny highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully evolved and aromatic. …
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Price: £349.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

ESM Cortese

1961 Barolo – ESM Cortese

The 1961 vintage is widely regarded as one of the great years for Piedmont, producing Barolo wines of structure, perfume and exceptional longevity. This example from ESM Cortese offers a rare opportunity to experience mature Nebbiolo from a celebrated era of traditional Italian winemaking, long before modern techniques reshaped the region.

Tasting Notes:
Now brick-garnet in colour with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully evolved and complex. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Marchesi di Barolo

1961 Barolo – Marchesi di Barolo

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the great years in Piedmont, producing Barolo wines of structure, longevity and classical perfume. Marchesi di Barolo, one of the historic names of the region, played a pivotal role in shaping Barolo’s identity in the 19th century, and this bottle reflects that long-standing tradition of disciplined vineyard management and traditional ageing.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a deep brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully mature and expressive. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant intertwine with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Enrico Serafino - Serafino

1961 Barolo – Enrico Serafino

The 1961 vintage stands among the great years of the twentieth century in Piedmont, producing Barolo wines of structure, perfume and exceptional longevity. Enrico Serafino, founded in 1878, is one of the region’s historic houses, long associated with traditional methods that emphasise Nebbiolo’s capacity for graceful ageing. This bottle offers a rare glimpse into Barolo from a celebrated era of classical winemaking.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a brick-garnet colour with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is finely evolved and expressive. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant mingle with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pin Bologna - Riserva
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Was £149 | Now £99

1961 Barolo – Pin Bologna Riserva

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the great post-war years in Piedmont, producing Barolo wines of structure, depth and notable longevity. This Riserva bottling from Pin Bologna reflects a more traditional era of Barolo production, when extended ageing and patient cellar maturation were central to the style.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a classic brick-garnet colour with amber hues at the rim, the nose is beautifully mature and complex. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and forest floor. As it opens, hints of truffle, cedarwood and warm spice emerge, adding further dimension. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Troglia

Carema is a red winemaking zone and boasts the king of Italian red grapes, Nebbiolo, as its leading varietal. The wine must comprise 85% of this variety, the remainder made up of a maximum 15% of authorized Piedmont red grapes. Ageing requirements are 36 months, of which 24 must be in wood, while the riserva must spend an extra six months in oak. Carema is a small mountainous area neighboring the Aosta Valley in the far northern corner of Piedmont, in north-western Italy. This unique viticultural landscape is situated in the province of Turin and was awarded its DOC classification in 1967. Similar to the steep, …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Emilion
High Shoulder

One of the greatest vintages of the post-war period. This exceptional vintage has the peculiarity of producing a tiny crop of exceptional quality. Indeed, after spring frosts which cut the burden of the grapes by half, grapes of a perfect maturity and exceptional concentration are harvested in a hot and sunny climate.

Clean, brilliant deep ruby-brick with orange rim. Initial nose showed pleasant, complex cedar, plum, violets and leather, with addition of slight cigar box. palate concurrently shows more plummy fruit. The wine is full-bodied, with ample supple tannins and an extremely long finish. …
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pomerol
93 Points - Robert Parker
Upper Shoulder

The 1961 Chateau Gazin is an outstanding classic 'left bank Pomerol' from a legendary vintage. Cellar tracker revies give this 93 points. Nose: Classic Pomerol expressions of plum, damson, black cherry, leather, wood smoke, sweet berries and clay. A very engaging nose. Palate: Surprising vigor in the Black Plum, raspberry, ponzu and tobacco on the palate. Great density that has elements of mocha, toffee and spice in the plum fruit. Finish: Good length.

Château Gazin is a prestigious wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back several centuries, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional red wines. …
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Price: £449.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
High Shoulder | Label damaged and bin soiled

** 92 Points Wine Journal ***

Little sign of ageing. A fresh peppermint nose with black tea. Fully mature on the palate with supreme balance. A sublime wine.

Château Lafite Rothschild, situated in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, stands as one of the most illustrious wine estates globally, revered for its storied history and exceptional red wines. With a lineage tracing back to the 17th century, the estate's vineyards cover approximately 112 hectares, predominantly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot grapes. Benefitting from gravelly soils and a maritime climate, Château Lafite Rothschild crafts wines that epitomize the elegance and complexity of Pauillac terroir. …
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Price: £1,795.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
Half Bottle
**100 Points Robert Parker**

The 1961 Latour is a wine legend!
Michael Broadbent rated it as one of his rare six-star wines, Robert Parker has consistently given it 100 points. This is a rare half bottle in good condition with a great level.

The 1961 crop was a small one, frost in May having wiped out most of the Merlot. The Latour team took pride in having picked – unlike some other properties – before excessive ripeness set in, allowing a perfectly balanced and appetising wine to be produced. The disastrous conditions in May meant that the crop was very small, and from the outset the château reported that the wines were dark, rich, ripe and incredibly concentrated but perfectly balanced. …
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Price: £1,695.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Julien 2eme Cru Classe

Robert Parker Writes
Tastings in the late eighties and nineties revealed a terrific, fully mature wine, splendidly perfumed with cedar, herbs, and sweet black fruits, rich, full-bodied, and long. Based on the best bottles, this wine is fully mature, but is capable of lasting for another decade. Anticipated maturity: now-2000. Last tasted 9/97.

Château Léoville Barton is a renowned wine estate situated in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a storied history tracing back to the 18th century, the estate has earned widespread acclaim for its exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 50 hectares, …
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Price: £365.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

St Estephe 2nd Growth Classification
**** 94 Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate (NM) ****
Bin soiled Labels

Château Montrose is located in the east of St Estèphe (the northern most of the great Médoc communes), just north of the hamlet of Marbuzet, on a gravel knoll only 800 metres from the Gironde estuary. As far as the great wines of Bordeaux go Château Montrose is somewhat of a youngster having been founded in 1815. However this beautiful vineyard has produced one of Bordeaux's most consistent and respected wines for over 150 years. It is considered to be one of the top St Estèphe's and is known as the “Latour of St Estèphe”.

About Chateau Montrose Château Montrose, an illustrious wine estate located in the Saint-Estèphe appellation of Bordeaux, France, is renowned for its exceptional wines and storied history. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 6 in Stock

Frescobaldi - Nipozzano

1961 Chianti – Frescobaldi Nipozzano

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the classic post-war years in Italy, producing wines of structure and longevity. From the historic Frescobaldi estate, Castello di Nipozzano in the Rufina zone of Chianti, this bottle reflects a period when traditional Tuscan winemaking emphasised balance, acidity and patient ageing. The Frescobaldi family, whose winemaking history dates back over 700 years, has long been synonymous with quality in Tuscany.

Tasting Notes:
Now deep brick in colour with tawny highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully mature and complex. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Melini - Stravecchio

1961 Chianti – Melini Stravecchio

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the classic post-war years in Italy, producing wines of structure and notable longevity. Melini, founded in 1705 and long associated with traditional Chianti production, crafted wines in a style that emphasised balance, acidity and extended ageing. This Stravecchio bottling reflects that historic approach to Tuscan winemaking.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a brick-red hue with tawny highlights at the rim, the nose is mature and expressive. Aromas of dried cherry, redcurrant and plum are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and earthy undergrowth. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Giordano

1961 Giordano Dolcetto

Vintage & Background
1961 was an outstanding year in Piedmont, best remembered for Barolo and Barbaresco, but Dolcetto also benefitted from favourable conditions. Normally Dolcetto is produced for earlier drinking, prized for its bright fruit and accessibility. A bottle that has survived since 1961, however, represents more of a historical curiosity than a wine of freshness, offering instead a glimpse into how this grape evolves over extreme ageing.

Appearance & Nose
After more than six decades, the colour is likely pale garnet to tawny with amber hues at the rim. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Late Bottled Vintage Port
High Shoulder level

Dow’s 1961 Late Bottled Vintage Port (Bottled 1965)

Vintage & Style Background
Harvested in 1961 and bottled in 1965 after four years in cask, this LBV represents the traditional style of Late Bottled Vintage Port. Unlike modern filtered LBVs designed for early drinking, these mid-20th century examples were often unfiltered, retaining the depth and structure of a declared Vintage Port. Dow’s, known for its firm, dry-edged house style, produced a Port of real character in this lesser-known but fascinating vintage.

Appearance & Nose
After decades in bottle, the wine now shows a tawny-garnet colour with amber highlights. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Leone de Castris - Riserva
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1961 Five Roses – Leone de Castris Riserva

The 1961 vintage is recognised as one of the notable post-war years in Italy, producing wines with structure and longevity. Five Roses, created by Leone de Castris in Puglia, is historically one of Italy’s earliest bottled rosé wines, first produced in the 1940s. This Riserva bottling from 1961 represents a rare and fascinating survivor from a formative period in southern Italian winemaking.

Tasting Notes:
Now showing a deep amber-rose hue with copper reflections, the nose is mature and gently oxidative. Aromas of dried strawberry, orange peel and candied red fruits are layered with notes of honey, toasted almond and subtle spice. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Fracchia
Clearance Offer | Damaged label as pictured | Only £75

1961 Gattinara – Fracchia

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the landmark years in Piedmont, producing wines of structure and remarkable longevity. Gattinara, located in northern Piedmont at the foothills of the Alps, produces Nebbiolo of distinctive character, often showing a slightly firmer structure and mineral edge compared to its southern counterparts. This 1961 bottling from Fracchia reflects a traditional era of winemaking, where patience and extended ageing defined the style.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is mature and finely layered. …
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Luigi Nervi

Vintage & Background
1961 is remembered as one of the greatest Piedmont vintages of the 20th century. While Barolo and Barbaresco gained most of the fame, Gattinara—crafted from Nebbiolo (locally known as Spanna)—also produced exceptional wines with structure and longevity. Luigi Nervi, the oldest continuously operating winery in Gattinara, has long been regarded as a benchmark producer, making wines that combine firm mountain structure with elegance and aromatic complexity.

Appearance & Nose
After more than sixty years, the wine shows a garnet core shading to tawny and amber at the rim. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

Luigi Nervi - Riserva Speciale

Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock

1961 Grahams Single Harvest - The Master
The cellar masters collection

1961 SINGLE HARVEST THE MASTER
Paying homage to three generations of Cellar Masters who shaped itsprolonged ageing, Graham's 1961 Single Harvest Tawny Port embodiesa legacy of timeless tradition and craftsmanship. Emerging in the dawnof the 1960s, an era marked by profound cultural shifts, this wine hasthrived for over six decades in the seasoned oak casks of the Graham's Lodge. Each Cellar Master has left an indelible mark on its character, imparting an extraordinary depth and balance. In this edition, Head Winemaker and Master Blender, Charles Symington, unveils the meticulously chosen cask for limited release under The Master label, an exquisite testament to the Cellar Master's Trilogy collection. …
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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vintage Port
Library release from Krohn cellars

Vintage & Background
1961 was not a widely declared vintage in the Douro, but some houses produced outstanding Ports with longevity and elegance. Krohn, a producer long respected for both Colheitas and classic Vintage Ports, crafted a wine that has stood the test of time. This bottling, released directly from Krohn’s own cellars as a library release, offers impeccable provenance and a rare opportunity to experience a perfectly matured 1961 Port.

Appearance & Nose
The colour has evolved into deep tawny at the rim with a garnet core, showing its six decades of age. On the nose, aromas of figs, dates, and raisins emerge first, followed by notes of walnuts, cedar, dried rose petals, tobacco, and subtle spice. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Vintage Port
Clearance Offer - High Shoulder level - Was £495 | Now £345

Vintage & Background
1961 was not a widely declared vintage in the Douro, but some houses produced outstanding Ports with longevity and elegance. Krohn, a producer long respected for both Colheitas and classic Vintage Ports, crafted a wine that has stood the test of time. This bottling, released directly from Krohn’s own cellars as a library release, offers impeccable provenance and a rare opportunity to experience a perfectly matured 1961 Port.

Appearance & Nose
The colour has evolved into deep tawny at the rim with a garnet core, showing its six decades of age. On the nose, aromas of figs, dates, and raisins emerge first, followed by notes of walnuts, cedar, dried rose petals, tobacco, and subtle spice. …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Luigi Einaudi

1961 Nebbiolo – Luigi Einaudi

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the landmark years in Piedmont, producing wines of structure, perfume and impressive longevity. Luigi Einaudi, founded in the late 19th century and associated with the distinguished Einaudi family, has long been recognised for traditional winemaking rooted in respect for Nebbiolo’s ageing potential. This bottle offers a rare opportunity to experience mature Nebbiolo from a celebrated era of classical Piedmont production.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a brick-garnet hue with amber highlights at the rim, the nose is beautifully evolved and aromatic. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Vino Pazzo - Ce.Di.Vi

1961 Nebbiolo – Vino Pazzo (Ce.Di.Vi)

The 1961 vintage is regarded as one of the landmark years in Piedmont, producing wines of structure, perfume and impressive longevity. This Nebbiolo from Vino Pazzo (Ce.Di.Vi) reflects a traditional mid-20th-century style, when patient ageing and classical vinification allowed the grape’s natural character to evolve slowly over time.

Tasting Notes:
Now displaying a brick-garnet hue with amber tones at the rim, the nose is mature and expressive. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petal and redcurrant are layered with notes of leather, tobacco leaf and earthy forest floor. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 4 in Stock