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1970 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Summary and Recommendations:


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n France, Bordeaux enjoyed a legendary vintage for both its dry wines and the sweet wines of Sauternes. The Burgundy vintage was also very good. Champagne, Alsace and the Loire Valley also enjoyed excellent years and many great wines were made. For the Rhône valley, the vintage was legendary particularly for southern Rhône reds.Italy enjoyed a spectacular year and both Piedmont and Tuscany produced rich, age-worthy wines. Port also experienced a legendary year – and many of the wines will still be drinking brilliantly now – as did neighbouring Spain, which also made many fine reds. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 55 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.






Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:

  • Quinta da Devesa 1970 White Colheita port
  • Barolo 1970 Cantine Prandi Last Library Stock
  • Chateau Climens 1970 Barsac 1st Growth – half bottle
  • Chateau Croizet Bages 1970 Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
  • Ramos Pinto 1970 Vintage Port

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    This Year in History: Fun Fact: Fast food restaurants serving hamburgers, fried chicken and French fries arrived in Britain and became popular during the 1970s.
    Eurovision Winner: Ireland with the song "All Kinds of Everything" by Dana
    Top Grossing Movie: Love Story
     
    Bordeaux: An outstanding vintage, against which others are often compared. The 1970 is the best vintage between the outstanding years of 1961 and 1982. Perfect weather led to huge crop that set a record at the time, but was also of a high quality across all regions. The wines generally have a dark colour, are fragrant, have full body and a richness of fruit. The wines produced are consistent and will continue to drink well for decades to come.
     
    Italian: The Italian 1970 wine vintage was an outstanding one for the wine regions of Tuscany and Piedmont. The 1970 wine vintage produced rich, structured, full bodied wines that are still drinking well today. In Tuscany the spring was unusually cold resulting in a late bud break. This was mitigated by a long hot summer which continued well into autumn. The producers took advantage to harvest late, obtaining very good sugar levels. The vintage was excellent for Chianti and Brunello. In Piedmont, it was a very good vintage obscured by legendary 1971 vintage. Barolo, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo all shine through.
     
    Portugal: The 1970 Port Vintage was universally declared as a vintage of outstanding quality. Ideal growing conditions produced what is now a classic, outstanding vintage. The 1970 port wines have great balance, good structure, and will age superbly for decades to come. Declared by all the major port houses, 1970 is one of the finest Port vintages for the last 55 years - a bottle from this year would make a stunning wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
     

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    Palmer Port, 1970

    Colheita Port
    50cl Bottle

    Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port

    The 1970 Palmer Port Colheita is a rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged for over half a century in seasoned oak casks. From one of the most iconic vintages of the 20th century, this extraordinary Colheita displays remarkable depth, elegance and maturity. A true collector’s gem and a memorable wine for milestone celebrations. Drink now or savour over the next decade.


    Tasting Notes:
    Deep mahogany-tawny with golden edges. The bouquet is richly evolved, offering aromas of dried figs, dates, roasted chestnuts, caramelised orange peel and subtle notes of coffee and spice.
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    Price: £139.00
    Stock: 12 in Stock

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    Palmer Port, 1970

    Colheita Port
    75cl Bottle

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    The 1970 Palmer Port Colheita (75cl) is a rare single-harvest Tawny Port, aged for over half a century in seasoned oak casks. From one of the most iconic vintages of the 20th century, this exceptional Colheita offers extraordinary maturity, complexity and finesse. Presented in the traditional 75cl format, it is a perfect bottle for collectors and for celebrating life’s most special occasions. Drink now or enjoy over the next decade.


    Tasting Notes:
    Deep mahogany-tawny with golden highlights at the rim. The bouquet is layered and mature, with aromas of dried figs, dates, toasted walnuts, caramelised orange peel and hints of coffee and spice.
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    Price: £159.00
    Stock: 8 in Stock

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    Quinta da Devesa, 1970

    White Colheita Port in Gift Box
    50cl Bottle
    93 Points - Robert Parker

    The Quinta da Devesa 1970 White Colheita Port is an exceptionally rare and luxurious example of long-aged white port—one that offers an extraordinary tasting experience shaped by over half a century of careful maturation in seasoned oak barrels. Bottled only when the wine has reached its peak balance and expression, this Colheita was aged at the Devesa estate’s hillside cellars in the Douro Valley under ideal oxidative conditions, allowing it to develop an astonishing range of flavors and aromas while maintaining freshness.

    In the glass, it displays a striking deep golden amber hue with subtle greenish olive tones, a hallmark of prolonged aging.
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    Price: £139.00
    Stock: 40 in Stock

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    Cantine Prandi, 1970

    Cantine Prandi, Barolo, Piedmont - LAST LIBRARY STOCK

    The 1970 Barolo Cantine Prandi have come from the producer's cellars where they have laid undisturbed since bottling.

    Cantine Prandi was established in the 1920s when grandfather Farinetti Majorino envisioned selling part of the wine produced for family use to the commercial market. In the 1960's his nephew Giovanni came to lend a hand and was instrumental in shaping the winery and its future development. Up to 2009, Giovanni's son Alessandro looked after the beautiful vineyards situated in the long hills surrounding Piemonte. In recent years, due to Alessandro's passing, the winery ceased production.
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    Price: £199.00
    Stock: 23 in Stock

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    1970 chateau Phelan Segur, 1970

    St Estephe, Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptional
    Special offer | Was £129 | Now £89

    Colour is darker than expected with very little bricking. Nose shows clear signs of age and let's you know it is no longer at peak but after a few minutes of air exposure, it comes together nicely. Classic wet tobacco and ash notes on the nose. Medium body but full attack with bright acidity and even though both fruit and tannins have receded, there's still some sweetness. It really penetrates your tastebuds. More tertiary notes of forest floor, game, wet leather, tobacco and cigar box. Finish is pleasant.
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    Price: £89.00
    Stock: 4 in Stock

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    Amarone della Valpolicella, 1970

    Canrine Lamberti

    This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance.
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    Price: £189.00
    Stock: 3 in Stock

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    Amarone della Valpolicella, 1970

    Masi

    This wine is made from grapes harvested in various vineyards located on hills in the Valpolicella zone (Mezzane and Tregnago hills). Different sources and different grape varieties are important to obtain well-balanced wines with the fine structure that only a few single areas in the Valpolicella zone can provide. Notes: Color: strong ruby red. Clear and transparent. Bouquet: notes of vanilla and ethereal airs depending on the period of aging in the barrel; notes of sweet fruits such as currants, blueberries, cherries depending on the varieties of grapes. Flavor: wine with a velvety, raisiny character combined with the structure and typical stylish bitterness to give it good balance.
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    Price: £249.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barbaresco, 1970

    Marchesi Villadoria - Riserva Speciale

    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: £139.00
    Stock: 2 in Stock

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    Barbaresco, 1970

    Salvano Saverio
    Special Offer | Was £139 | Now £99

    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, Neive 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: £99.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barbaresco, 1970

    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: £229.00
    Stock: 3 in Stock

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    Barbaresco, 1970

    Bruno Giacosa - Santo Stefano

    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: £799.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barbera, 1970

    Villa Sordi

    Barbera is a wine of prestige, rich colours 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
    Stock: 5 in Stock

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    Barbera, 1970

    Giovanni Scanavino

    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: £49.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barbera d'Alba, 1970

    Fontanafredda - MAGNUM 1,5 Liter Bottle

    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: £139.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barbera d'Alba, 1970

    Pio Cesare
    Clearance Offer- damaged label
    Was £59 | Now £45

    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: £45.00
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    Barolo, 1970

    Cà Rossa - Giuseppe Ravinale, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £149.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barolo, 1970

    Giovanni Scanavino, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £159.00
    Stock: 8 in Stock

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    Barolo, 1970

    Cantina La Traversa, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £189.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barolo, 1970

    Marchesi Prioli, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £219.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barolo, 1970

    Luigi Einaudi, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £169.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barolo, 1970

    Terre del Barolo, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £149.00
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    Barolo, 1970

    Schiavenza, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £169.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barolo, 1970

    Pasquale Veglio - Cascina Bruni - Riserva Speciale, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £159.00
    Stock: 5 in Stock

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    Barolo, 1970

    Rivette e Marenga - Marchesi Villadoria - Riserva, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £149.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Barolo, 1970

    Baldi, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £149.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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