1974 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: A short summary of the 1974 Vintage with our top recommendations Visit our 1974 Wine and Port Offer Page 1974 Wine and Port
The 1974 vintage was good for Italian Wines and Colheita Ports but challenging for Bordeaux which suffered from cool and wet weather leading to low yields and difficulties with ripening. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 52 year old wine gift for an 1974 Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: A massive crop was produced, but the 1974 wines from Bordeaux were hard and tannic and lacked the ripeness of the 1975 vintage. The wines have declined gracefully over the decades and only the top houses will be drinkable nowadays.
Italian: A 1974 wine from Italy will make a perfect 51 year old wine gift. Celebrated as a great vintage in Italy at the time, the 1974 vintage is now still considered to be very good. The 1974 vintage produced a large crop, close to the 1964 but with less quality. Summer was hot and dry and a mild autumn allowed the grapes to ripen fully. The wines produced are characterised as being fairly firm and tannic with low acidity but good, rich fruit. The harvest time was very long and lasted through November. Wines produced in this year have reached full maturity but continue to hold.
Portugal: The 1974 port vintage produced some excellent single harvest colheita, making a port from this year the ideal 52 year old wine gift for a 52nd birthday or anniversary. For vintage ports it was a moderate year that was not declared by the major port houses; despite a huge crop, very few vintage port wines were bottled from this year and the bottles that were produced are very rare.
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Les Forts de Latour, 1974
Pauillac (2nd wine of Chateau Latour)
Les Forts de Latour 1974 is the second wine of Château Latour, one of Bordeaux's first-growth estates in the Pauillac appellation. While Château Latour produces world-class wines, the 1974 vintage was notoriously difficult for Bordeaux due to poor weather conditions throughout the growing season, including heavy rain and cool temperatures. As a result, many wines from that year are considered lighter and less age-worthy than those from better vintages. While it may not have the power or longevity of great vintages, it can still offer a fascinating glimpse into the history and craftsmanship of Château Latour. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1974
Carretta - Bric Paradiso
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £89 | Now £44
The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £44.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1974
Salvano Saverio
Special Offer - Was £119 | Now £69
The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1974
Fontanafredda
Half Price Clearance Offer | Was £99 | Now £49.95
The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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Price: £49.95
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nobile di Montepulciano, 1974
Giuseppe Fanetti - Riserva
was £79
Clearance £39Damaged Labels
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: £39.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Nobile di Montepulciano, 1974
Cantucci
was £99
Clearance £50
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: £50.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Real Companhia Vinicola do Norte de Portugal, 1974
Porto Da Silva
Colheita Port 1974
A very rare bottle of 1974 Colheita Port from the cellars of Real Companhia Velha
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Price: £245.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Recioto, 1974
Cantina Tessari, Sweet Red Wine
Was £119 Clearance | Last Bottle £89
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: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sagrantino di Montefalco, 1974
Consorzio Agr Perugia - RARE BIG BOTTLE of 3,8 Liters
Ruby red, intense colour, rich and persistent to the nose, a play of small wild berries and lightly spiced. Full and robust, also to the palate, and deep and velvety in the mouth.
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Price: £399.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Sizzano, 1974
G. Fornara
Was £79 Clearance | Last Few £39
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: £39.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Kopke, 1974
Colheita Port in Gift Box
95 Points - Decanter
The 1974 Kopke Colheita is a remarkable expression of aged tawny port, showcasing the depth and complexity that comes from over four decades of maturation in oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
This Colheita features a deep amber color with intricate aromas of dried fruits, nuts, caramel, and hints of spice. On the palate, it reveals a luscious and velvety mouthfeel with flavors of figs, toffee, and a touch of chocolate, leading to a long, satisfying finish.
Serving & Food Pairing:
Colheita Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline. …
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Price: £169.00
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