1964 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: A short summary of the fabulous 1964 Vintage with our top recommendations 1964 Wine and Port
The 1964 wine vintage was a five star vintage for north Italy producing some very fine wines that are still drinking today. The vintage was very good for Port, although not declared) and also for Bordeaux. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 61 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: In Bordeaux, the red wines from the 1964 vintage were generally characterized by a lighter and more elegant style. They may not have the power, richness, or aging potential of some of the top vintages, but they can still offer pleasant drinking experiences. The harvest and weather favoured those producers on the right bank who harvested early (Graves, St Emilion and Pomerol).
Italian: An outstanding 5-star vintage in Piedmont and Tuscany that produced wines of immense grandeur. The depth of the bouquet and the fullness of flavour came together with rounded tannins to produce immense wines of character and dimension. Growers could leave the grapes on the vine to become ripe, and harvest went on until mid-November to give a large crop.
Portugal: A bottle of port from 1964 makes the perfect 60 year old wine gift in 2024, whether for a birthday or anniversary. Our wine buyer recommends the single harvest colheita ports such as the as these are drinking very well. They also come with the added advantage that they can be savoured for months after opening. The 1964 port vintage was a challenging year due to fluctuating weather conditions; a small amount of single quinta port was made but it is very rare. However, some truly excellent single harvest Colheitas were produced. The weather at the start of the year was unsettled, with rain and thunderstorms at the end of July followed by a hot, dry August which developed the vines. The hot weather continued throughout the season and into the harvest, when it began to fluctuate. The grapes harvested were more raisin than the winemakers would like and this is reflected in the small amounts of port produced.
Spain: 1964 has been known as the 'vintage of the century' for Rioja. Tastings of various wines from different estates and classifications reveal the same incredible sweet fruit, vibrancy and youthfulness. An excellent vintage for Spain.
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Tegolato, 1964
Antico Castello Poppiano - Riserva
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Teroldego, 1964
F.lli Dorigati
Clearance Offer | Was £119 | Now £52
Teroldego is a red Italian grape variety grown primarily in the northeastern region of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy. The wine Teroldego Rotaliano, which is made with this grape in Trentino, has had DOC status since 18 February 1971. It is planted on about 400 hectares and is cultivated by over 300 producers.
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Price: £52.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Tocai, 1964
Cantina Felluga - Riserva
Clearance Offer | Was £99
Now £40
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A Historic Friulian White
The 1964 Tocai Riserva Cantina Felluga offers a rare chance to explore an aged white wine from one of Friuli’s most respected producers. Livio Felluga and the Felluga family have long been pioneers in elevating the reputation of Friulian whites, emphasizing purity, regional expression, and age-worthy potential. In this period, “Tocai” (now known as Friulano) was widely planted and celebrated for its freshness and delicate aromatics.
A Remarkable Vintage
The 1964 vintage in northern Italy was marked by a long, balanced growing season, allowing grapes to reach excellent maturity with vibrant acidity. …
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Price: £40.00
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Barbera, 1964
Cantina di Bacco Antonio Vallana Clearance Offer | Was £99 | Now £59
Barbera is a wine of prestige, rich colors that refer generally to the ruby purple, just what clothes cardinals; the bouquet is ample and composite, with fruity notes of blackberry, cherry, strawberry and red fruit jam and spicy aromas reminiscent of cinnamon, vanilla, green pepper.
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Price: £59.00
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Cabernet, 1964
Vinicola del Piave
A classic red Italian wine made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. The wine has aged to produce a garnet core with a clear rim. Lots of oak, leather and soft tannins remain.
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Price: £69.00
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Chateau Cantemerle, 1964
Medoc, 5th Growth classification
The 1964 Château Cantemerle from the Haut-Médoc appellation is a mature Bordeaux that offers a glimpse into the region's winemaking history. As a Fifth Growth estate classified in 1855, Cantemerle has a reputation for producing wines with elegance and structure.
Tasting notes from enthusiasts describe the 1964 vintage as soft and silky, with hints of fruit, cigar, tobacco, and leather—hallmarks of classic old Bordeaux. One reviewer noted that the wine was still in good shape, embodying the characteristics expected from a well-aged claret. Another account mentions that after six hours of slow oxygenation, …
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Price: £129.00
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Chateau Giscours, 1964
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1964 Château Giscours hails from the Margaux appellation in Bordeaux, a region renowned for producing elegant and complex wines. As a Third Growth estate classified in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Giscours has a storied history of crafting wines that reflect the unique terroir of Margaux.
Vintage Overview:
The 1964 vintage in Bordeaux was marked by favorable conditions, particularly benefiting the Right Bank regions. However, in the Left Bank, where Margaux is situated, the vintage was more variable. Some wines from this year have aged gracefully, while others may have declined over time. …
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Price: £139.00
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Chateau Haut Marbuzet, 1964
St Estephe Cru Bourgeois
The Château Haut-Marbuzet 1964 is a truly exceptional and rare wine, representing an era when Bordeaux wines, particularly from well-regarded estates like Haut-Marbuzet, were crafted with a different approach to aging and complexity. The 1964 vintage, although not considered a top-tier year in Bordeaux, produced some interesting and nuanced wines, especially in the Saint-Estèphe region. Château Haut-Marbuzet 1964, with its aging potential, reflects the quality of the estate and the longevity of the wine.
Wine Overview
Château Haut-Marbuzet wines are typically made from a blend of:
Cabernet Sauvignon: For structure, tannins, and aging potential. …
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Price: £149.00
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Gattinara, 1964
F.lli Berteletti Clearance Offer Was £119 | Now £47.79
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: £47.79
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Janneau, 1964
Armagnac 1964 Vintage
The great vintages or millésimés of Janneau are the expression of a single year, most commonly of a single cask. Produced exclusively with the single distillation process, they are the quintessence of this precious distillate aged over the years. Each vintage expresses its unique character. These vintages are bottled at the alcohol level in which they naturally come out of the cask. There is a sharp contrast between the sweet and sour flavours of wood, amplified by the strong alcoholic degree. Rich palate feeling the alcohol and the concentration of dry plums, spicy with persistent flavour of rancio and of spices, but round, soft and long in the finish. …
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Price: £489.00
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Nobile di Montepulciano, 1964
Waldergan
Clearance Offer – Last Bottle Was £119 Now £65
Nobile di Montepulciano is a red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita status produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montepulciano, Italy. The wine is made primarily from the Sangiovese grape varietal (known locally as Prugnolo gentile) (minimum 70%), blended with Canaiolo Nero (10%–20%) and small amounts of other local varieties such as Mammolo. The wine is aged for 2 years (at least 1 year in oak barrels); three years if it is a riserva.
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Price: £65.00
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Nobile di Montepulciano, 1964
Waldergan
Clearance Offer | Was £99 Special Offer £59
This 1964 Nobile di Montepulciano is a remarkable example of long-aged Tuscan elegance. The bouquet shows complex aromas of dried cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, forest floor, and hints of cedar, balsamic, and spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied with refined, softened tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of dried red fruit, earthy herbs, and a gentle savoury undertone. The finish is long, contemplative, and harmonious, reflecting the depth and character of a wine aged over half a century.
Serving Suggestions
Stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. …
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Price: £59.00
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Rossese, 1964
Soc. Coop Dolceacqua
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £89 | Now £40
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Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
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Price: £40.00
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Sizzano, 1964
Ponti
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £52
The wines Sizzano must be made from grapes coming from the following varieties: Nebbiolo (Span): 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination 30-50%. Colour: ruby red with garnet; Bouquet: vinous, typical, with hints of violet, fine and pleasant; Flavour: dry, full-bodied and harmonious with a slightly bitter aftertaste; Aging: "Sizzano": at least 22 months of which at least 18 in wood; "Sizzano Reserve": at least 34 months of which at least 24 in wood.
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Price: £52.00
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