1955 Wine and Port Vintage
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A bottle of wine or Port from 1955 makes an exceptional 70-year-old gift, perfect for birthdays or anniversaries, capturing both the flavors of vintage wine and the essence of a memorable year in history. The 1955 vintage was stellar in Portugal, Italy and Bordeaux, where favorable conditions allowed for the production of some legendary wines. A wine or port from this era offers not only a rich taste but also a nostalgic link to the unforgettable cultural landmarks of a remarkable year. A Wine or Port from this year would make an extremely rare 70 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary this year.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
This Year in History: Fun Fact: The average house price in Great Britain in 1955 is just £1,928.
Top Grossing Movie: Lady and the Tramp
Bordeaux: The 1955 Bordeaux wine vintage is now considered to be outstanding. Good weather conditions led to a large, healthy crop. For many years the wines from the 1955 vintage were much maligned for being harsh and impenetrable. However, decades of maturation have softened them and they are now at their peak. The wines are characterised by being full bodied and rich.
Italian: The 1955 vintage was exceptional for both Tuscany and Piedmont, producing wines that have become benchmarks of quality in Italian winemaking. In Tuscany, ideal conditions allowed for the crafting of well-structured Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino, noted for their balance, depth, and aging potential. Meanwhile, Piedmont experienced a similarly favorable season, yielding Barolos and Barbarescos with powerful structure, rich fruit, and notable longevity. These wines continue to showcase complexity and elegance, with many bottles still offering remarkable drinking experiences decades later. The 1955 vintage is highly valued by collectors, representing one of Italy’s most distinguished years.
Portugal: The 1955 port vintage is hailed as one of the century’s best, producing wines of exceptional depth, balance, and aging potential. Favorable weather allowed grapes to ripen fully, resulting in rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and chocolate. Today, 1955 ports remain vibrant and elegant, highly prized by collectors for their enduring quality and complexity.
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1955 Barbaresco
Giacomo Borgogno - Riserva
Barbaresco is one of the great wines of Italy's north-western Piedmont region. This aristocratic red has its vineyards situated in the Langhe, on the right-hand side of the Tanaro river and extending from the area north-east of Alba to the communes of Barbaresco, Nieve and Treiso. The dominant variety grown is Nebbiolo, but Dolcetto and Barbera also play a part. The vines are generally grown on limestone-rich marl soils. similar to the Tortonium soils of the Barolo and La Morra areas in Barolo. Similar to its more famous sibling Barolo, Barbaresco is made from 100% Nebbiolo and shares its cult status as one of the finest wines in the world. …
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Price: £289.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Toro Albalá, 1955
Don PX Convento Seleccion 1955, Montilla-Moriles | 20cl Bottle - In luxury gift box
*** 98 Points - Robert Parker ***
The 1955 Toro Albalá Don PX Convento Selección is a remarkable vintage Pedro Ximénez from Montilla-Moriles, representing one of the most distinguished expressions of long-aged sweet wine in Spain. Harvested in 1955 and aged in seasoned oak casks for over six decades, this extraordinary wine reflects the dedication to traditional solera ageing and the meticulous winemaking practices that define Toro Albalá’s legacy.
Crafted exclusively from sun-dried Pedro Ximénez grapes, this wine showcases the richness and intensity that are hallmarks of the style. Its deep mahogany hue with glints of greenish gold at the rim speaks to its extensive maturation. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 20 in Stock
Burmester, 1955
Burmester 70 Years of Port Collection
40 year and 30 year old Tawny
***Presented in our Double Leather Gift Box***
A wonderful gift for a 70th Birthday or Anniversary.
This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles of Rich Tawny Port:
Burmester 40 Year Old Tawny Port:
*** Gold Medal at the 2015 International Wine Challenge ***
Bright tawny colour, with greenish nuances. Presents a bouquet with intense aromas of dried fruits, delicate spices notes and a sweet touch of honey. In the taste it is full, unctuous and velvety. This wine overflows seduction and an enormous refinement. A feeling that is extended in the long and complex finish.
Burmester 30 Year Old Tawny Port:
This 30-year-old tawny from Burmester is our absolute favourite! Deep tawny colour with greenish hints. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Kopke, 1955
Colheita Port
In presentation box
95 Points- For The Love of Port
The 1955 Kopke Colheita Port is a rare and distinguished single-harvest tawny port from the oldest port house in existence. Aged in seasoned oak casks for nearly seven decades, this exceptional wine encapsulates Kopke’s enduring commitment to craftsmanship and slow oxidative ageing—hallmarks of the finest Colheita expressions.
Harvested in 1955 and matured gently in wood until bottling, this wine offers a captivating window into the past. Its amber-brown colour, tinged with olive-green hues at the rim, reflects its long maturation. On the nose, it unveils a richly developed bouquet of dried apricot, …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Messias
70 Years of Port
A 40 Year Old Tawny and a 30 Year Old Tawny
***Presented in Our Double Leather Effect Gift Box***
A wonderful gift for a 70th Birthday or Anniversary.
This double gift box contains two 75cl bottles. 30 year old and 40 year old Rich Tawny Ports which add up to 70 Years.
Messias 40 Year Old Tawny Port:
This lovely 40 year old has a wonderful tawny colour and is fragrant with a vivid roast almond and summer fruits flavour. It is full of personality, has a lively richness and a mouth watering finish.
Messias 30 Year Old Tawny Port:
This 30-year-old tawny from Messias shows incredible length a deep, old gold colour with hints of dried fruit and honey offsetting the rich nutty aromas. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Barolo, 1955
Castellana - Riserva
The 1955 Barolo Riserva from Castellana is an exceptional example of mid-century Piedmontese winemaking, produced in a vintage regarded as one of the greatest of the 1950s. As a Riserva, this wine would have seen extended aging—often well beyond the legal minimum—likely in large Slavonian oak casks, yielding a structured, age-worthy expression of Nebbiolo.
In the glass, expect a pale garnet core with orange and rust-toned edges, reflecting nearly seven decades of evolution. The nose is mature and deeply layered, offering aromas of dried rose petals, old leather, balsamic reduction, tar, and truffle. …
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1955
Alfredo Prunotto - Riserva
The 1955 Barolo Riserva from Alfredo Prunotto is a stunning example of traditional Barolo at its most elegant and age-worthy. Produced in a legendary vintage and crafted by one of Piedmont’s most respected historic houses, this wine embodies the classic virtues of Nebbiolo: longevity, aromatic complexity, and graceful evolution over time.
In the glass, it shows a translucent garnet hue with pronounced amber and brick-orange edges, a visual testament to its age. The nose is hauntingly complex, with beautifully evolved aromas of dried rose petals, sour cherry, leather, tobacco leaf, and sweet spices. …
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Price: £349.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1955
St. Emilion Grand Cru
Calvet bottling
Tasting note: The 1955 Château Cheval Blanc, St. Emilion Grand Cru, Calvet bottling is a captivating expression of aged Bordeaux. The wine presents a deep, brick-red colour with tawny edges. On the nose, it offers a rich bouquet of dried fruit, leather, and tobacco, complemented by subtle earthy notes and hints of underbrush. The palate is elegant and balanced, with soft tannins and a velvety texture. Flavours of dark cherry, plum, and fig intermingle with a delicate spiciness, while the finish lingers with an aged complexity and subtle minerality. A truly refined and harmonious wine with remarkable depth. …
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Price: £895.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines, 1955
Barsac
The 1955 Château Doisy-Védrines is an extraordinary dessert wine from the renowned Barsac appellation in Bordeaux. As a Premier Cru Classé estate in the 1855 classification of Sauternes and Barsac, Château Doisy-Védrines is celebrated for its ability to craft lusciously sweet wines that age gracefully over decades, and this vintage is a true testament to that reputation.
In the glass, the wine displays a golden amber hue, deepened by its years of aging, with glimmers of copper at the edges. The nose is richly aromatic, offering a complex bouquet of dried apricots, honey, and candied citrus peel, interwoven with notes of saffron, toasted almonds, and a hint of botrytis-driven spice. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Croft Port, 1955
Vintage Port
Danish Bottled by Walraven and Sax
The Croft 1955 Vintage Port is a majestic, time-honoured expression from one of the Douro’s most historic houses. Declared in one of the great post-war vintages, this wine has matured gracefully over nearly seven decades in bottle, embodying the powerful structure, aromatic complexity, and enduring elegance that define classic vintage port.
Crafted from a traditional field blend of indigenous Douro grapes—including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and Tinta Barroca—this port reflects both the vintage's concentration and Croft’s hallmark style: rich, perfumed, and finely textured. In the glass, it presents a tawny-brick hue with a faded crimson core and amber rim—visually speaking to its extraordinary age and maturity. …
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Price: £455.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Fonseca Port, 1955
Vintage Port
Half Bottles 37.5cl
Unlabelled | Embossed Capsules | excellent provenace
Plain label can be provided upon request
The 1955 was the only year declared by Fonseca in the 50s. An underrated, indeed almost forgotten, vintage that deserves to be rediscovered.
Notes on the year
The year was marked by an excellent ripening season with hot weather in July and August meaning that the crop was perfectly mature towards the end of September. Most of the well known shippers declared 1955.
Tasting Note
Medium to deep red, with a remarkably youthful ruby edge. Incredible richness and almost young grapey fruit character. As it breathes it opens to reveal spicy mature dark fruit aromas. On the palate it fills the mouth with round, marzipan richness mixed with full chocolate flavour. …
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Price: £265.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Gattinara, 1955
Luigi Nervi
The 1955 Gattinara from Luigi Nervi is an extraordinary relic from one of Alto Piemonte’s most historic producers. Nervi, founded in 1906 and the oldest winery in Gattinara, is renowned for crafting elegant, long-lived Nebbiolo wines in a cooler, more alpine-influenced climate than Barolo or Barbaresco. In a strong vintage like 1955, the estate’s wines display remarkable longevity, finesse, and an unmistakable sense of place.
In the glass, the wine shows a pale brick-garnet core with amber reflections, characteristic of mature Nebbiolo. The bouquet is delicate yet profound, revealing dried roses, cherry skin, orange zest, and leather, accompanied by earthy tones of truffle, smoke, and mineral dust. …
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Price: £199.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Quinta do Noval, 1955
Vintage Port
Plain label can be provided upon request
The 1955 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a legendary wine that epitomizes the heritage, terroir, and craftsmanship of one of the Douro Valley’s most iconic estates. Quinta do Noval, established in 1715, has long been recognized as a pioneer in the production of world-class ports, combining tradition with innovation to create wines of unparalleled elegance and longevity.
The Legacy of Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval holds a unique place in the history of port wine. Located in the heart of the Douro Valley, its vineyards benefit from a prime terroir, with steep terraced slopes, schist soils, and a microclimate ideal for producing exceptional wines. …
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Price: £375.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Quinta do Noval, 1955
Vintage Port
The 1955 Quinta do Noval Vintage Port is a legendary wine that epitomizes the heritage, terroir, and craftsmanship of one of the Douro Valley’s most iconic estates. Quinta do Noval, established in 1715, has long been recognized as a pioneer in the production of world-class ports, combining tradition with innovation to create wines of unparalleled elegance and longevity.
The Legacy of Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval holds a unique place in the history of port wine. Located in the heart of the Douro Valley, its vineyards benefit from a prime terroir, with steep terraced slopes, schist soils, and a microclimate ideal for producing exceptional wines. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1955
Nacional
The 1955 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port is a wine of unparalleled prestige, a true legend in the world of port. Crafted from ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines planted in a tiny 2-hectare vineyard within Quinta do Noval, the Nacional bottling is considered the pinnacle of vintage port production. The 1955 vintage is among the most sought-after in the history of the estate, offering an extraordinary glimpse into the power, elegance, and longevity of this iconic wine.
The Nacional Legacy
"Nacional" is a term that denotes the vineyard’s unique status: vines planted on their own roots, untouched by the devastating phylloxera plague that reshaped European viticulture in the 19th century. …
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Price: £4,750.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sandeman, 1955
Vintage port
The 1955 Sandeman Vintage Port is an exceptional wine from one of the Douro Valley’s most renowned producers. Founded in 1790, Sandeman is synonymous with quality and tradition, crafting ports that are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and longevity. The 1955 vintage, recognized as one of the finest of the 20th century, exemplifies Sandeman’s expertise and the extraordinary conditions of this historic year.
The 1955 Vintage
The 1955 growing season in the Douro Valley was marked by near-perfect weather conditions, resulting in a harvest of exceptional quality. This vintage produced wines with intense concentration, firm structure, and the capacity to age gracefully for decades. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Sandeman, 1955
Vintage port
Low shoulder levels
Excluded from our guarantee
The 1955 Sandeman Vintage Port is an exceptional wine from one of the Douro Valley’s most renowned producers. Founded in 1790, Sandeman is synonymous with quality and tradition, crafting ports that are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and longevity. The 1955 vintage, recognized as one of the finest of the 20th century, exemplifies Sandeman’s expertise and the extraordinary conditions of this historic year.
The 1955 Vintage
The 1955 growing season in the Douro Valley was marked by near-perfect weather conditions, resulting in a harvest of exceptional quality. This vintage produced wines with intense concentration, firm structure, and the capacity to age gracefully for decades. …
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Price: £175.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Sandeman, 1955
Vintage port
Mid Shoulder level
The 1955 Sandeman Vintage Port is an exceptional wine from one of the Douro Valley’s most renowned producers. Founded in 1790, Sandeman is synonymous with quality and tradition, crafting ports that are celebrated for their elegance, complexity, and longevity. The 1955 vintage, recognized as one of the finest of the 20th century, exemplifies Sandeman’s expertise and the extraordinary conditions of this historic year.
The 1955 Vintage
The 1955 growing season in the Douro Valley was marked by near-perfect weather conditions, resulting in a harvest of exceptional quality. This vintage produced wines with intense concentration, firm structure, and the capacity to age gracefully for decades. …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1955
Vintage Port
Taylors 1955 Vintage Port.
Review
The only vintage Taylor’s declared in the 1950s. According to the Fladgate Partnership, ‘one of the most underrated vintages of the century’. Taylor’s own two great vineyards in the Douro, Quinta de Vargellas and Quinta de Terra Feita. Both are categorised grade A - the highest possible rating. In years when Taylor’s produces a classic vintage, wines from these two estates are blended together. As they are some 20 miles apart, and subject to very different micro climates, they combine to produce a powerful, long lived and complex vintage port. In 1955 there was a heatwave at the end of April and early May. …
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Price: £585.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1955
Vintage Port
Excellent provenance | Level in neck
Plain label can be provided upon request
These bottles have been kept in perfect condition in a good cellar since first release.
Taylors 1955 Vintage Port.
The 1955 Taylor’s Vintage Port is a celebrated wine from one of the great post-war vintages, widely declared and still revered today for its balance, elegance, and remarkable longevity. Taylor Fladgate, one of the most prestigious names in Port, produced a wine of depth and structure that has stood the test of time. Now nearing 70 years of age, this vintage continues to offer a captivating experience for collectors and connoisseurs, especially when well cellared.
On the nose, …
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Price: £475.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1955
Vintage Port
Taylors 1955 Vintage Port.
Review
The only vintage Taylor’s declared in the 1950s. According to the Fladgate Partnership, ‘one of the most underrated vintages of the century’. Taylor’s own two great vineyards in the Douro, Quinta de Vargellas and Quinta de Terra Feita. Both are categorised grade A - the highest possible rating. In years when Taylor’s produces a classic vintage, wines from these two estates are blended together. As they are some 20 miles apart, and subject to very different micro climates, they combine to produce a powerful, long lived and complex vintage port. In 1955 there was a heatwave at the end of April and early May. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1955
Vintage Port
Taylors 1955 Vintage Port.
Review
The only vintage Taylor’s declared in the 1950s. According to the Fladgate Partnership, ‘one of the most underrated vintages of the century’. Taylor’s own two great vineyards in the Douro, Quinta de Vargellas and Quinta de Terra Feita. Both are categorised grade A - the highest possible rating. In years when Taylor’s produces a classic vintage, wines from these two estates are blended together. As they are some 20 miles apart, and subject to very different micro climates, they combine to produce a powerful, long lived and complex vintage port. In 1955 there was a heatwave at the end of April and early May. …
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Price: £595.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1955
Vintage Port
Plain labels can be provided
Taylors 1955 Vintage Port.
The 1955 Taylor’s Vintage Port is a celebrated wine from one of the great post-war vintages, widely declared and still revered today for its balance, elegance, and remarkable longevity. Taylor Fladgate, one of the most prestigious names in Port, produced a wine of depth and structure that has stood the test of time. Now nearing 70 years of age, this vintage continues to offer a captivating experience for collectors and connoisseurs, especially when well cellared.
On the nose, it reveals a beautifully evolved bouquet of dried fruits—figs, dates, and cherries—alongside notes of rose petals, polished wood, tobacco, and warming spices. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Warre's Vintage Port, 1955
Vintage Port
Hedges and Butler Label
The 1955 Warre’s Vintage Port is a classic, well-regarded vintage that has stood the test of time. Warre’s, one of the oldest and most respected Port houses, is known for producing elegant and balanced Vintage Ports, and the 1955 is no exception.
Tasting Notes & Maturity
Now almost 70 years old, this vintage has evolved into a beautifully mature Port with remarkable complexity. On the nose, it typically offers aromas of dried fruits, caramel, walnuts, and tobacco, with hints of spice and leather. The palate is smooth and refined, with layers of fig, dark chocolate, and nuts, all wrapped in a delicate, velvety texture. …
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock