1975 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 
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A bottle of wine or Port from 1975 is an exceptional 50-year-old gift, perfect for birthdays or anniversaries, celebrating both the rich flavors of a vintage year and the cultural highlights of an unforgettable era. The 1975 vintage saw favorable conditions in Bordeaux and Italy, yielding fine wines, while Portugal produced some excellent Ports. Beyond wine, 1975 was a milestone year in culture: films like Jaws and Monty Python and the Holy Grail captivated audiences and left a lasting impact on cinema. In music, Queen’s A Night at the Opera dazzled listeners with the groundbreaking "Bohemian Rhapsody," while David Bowie explored new sounds with Young Americans, blending rock with soul. A wine or port from this vintage offers not only a taste of history but a nostalgic connection to a remarkable year in cultural evolution. A 1975 wine or Port would make a fabulous 50 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
This Year in History: A vintage year in more ways than one! Here’s what was happening when this wine was born:
- A young duo named Bill Gates and Paul Allen started a little company called Microsoft.
- “Jaws” hit the big screen and scared everyone out of the water.
- Queen was rocking the charts with Bohemian Rhapsody.
Bordeaux: The 1975 Bordeaux vintage faced challenging weather, resulting in mixed quality. A wet spring and cool, rainy August caused uneven ripening, and harvest rains further impacted grape quality, leading to reds that generally lack the concentration and aging potential of stronger vintages. However, in Sauternes, conditions favored the development of noble rot, producing richly concentrated sweet wines with good aging potential. While most reds from this year are less ideal for long-term cellaring, some top producers crafted structured wines that remain enjoyable today.
Italian: The 1975 vintage in Tuscany is widely celebrated, especially for Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Ideal weather conditions produced wines with excellent structure, depth, and aging potential. Chianti displayed remarkable balance, while Brunello di Montalcino offered richness and longevity, with some bottles still shining today. This vintage remains a benchmark for collectors seeking age-worthy Tuscan wines.
Meanwhile, Piedmont’s 1975 vintage struggled with challenging weather, affecting grape quality and aging potential. Barolo and Barbaresco wines from this year generally lacked the depth of top vintages, though some producers achieved good structure, showcasing the resilience of Piedmont’s winemakers.
Portugal: The 1975 vintage port declaration came shortly after the 1974 revolution. Under pressure of nationalisation, the port shippers were keen to show what was possible after a run of weak vintages. Whilst the ports are not in the same league as the other 70's declarations like the 1970 or the 1977, they have stood up well and represent a superb quality vs price ratio. Recent tastings have demonstrated that the best are elegant and a pleasure to drink. The wines are now fully mature, with the top producers producing good '75s that will grow old gracefully. They are elegant, fruity and well balanced but not big. A port from 1975 would make an excellent 50 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
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Graham's Port, 1975
Vintage Port
The Graham's 1975 Vintage Port is a mature, nuanced wine from a vintage that, while not as celebrated as others, has developed a dedicated following among Port enthusiasts. Bottled in 1977, this Port has aged gracefully, offering a complex profile that reflects both its heritage and the passage of time.
In the glass, it presents a pale, golden-rose hue, indicative of its age. The nose is perfumed and elegant, with tones of freshly baked brioche. On the palate, it offers sweet maraschino cherry flavors accompanied by mature, nutmeg notes. The finish is reminiscent of Christmas cake, a hallmark of Graham's style, and lingers pleasantly . …
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Price: £139.00
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Grignolino, 1975
Fontanafredda
Was £89 Clearance Offer £45
The Grignolino wine have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £45.00
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Nebbiolo, 1975
Fontanafredda
Was £99 Clearance Offer £65
The 1975 Nebbiolo Fontanafredda is a beautifully aged wine from one of Piedmont's most respected producers. Over the years, it has developed a rich and complex profile with aromas of dried red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, complemented by floral notes of rose petals and earthy undertones of truffle and leather. The tannins, once robust, have softened elegantly, resulting in a smoother, more integrated texture, while the acidity remains fresh, offering balance and structure.
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Price: £65.00
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Nebbiolo, 1975
Marchesi di Barolo
Was £129 Clearance Offer £75
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: £75.00
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Nobile di Montepulciano, 1975
Giuseppe Fanetti - Riserva Speciale
Was £119 Clearance Offer £50
This 1975 Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Speciale from Giuseppe Fanetti shows the refined elegance and depth of a well-aged Tuscan classic. The bouquet reveals aromas of dried cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, forest floor, and subtle hints of cedar, balsamic, and spice. On the palate it is medium-bodied, with softened tannins, balanced acidity, and flavours of dried red fruit, earthy herbs, and a delicate savoury undertone. The finish is long, harmonious, and contemplative, reflecting the wine’s mature character and complexity.
Serving Suggestions
Stand the bottle upright for 24–48 hours before serving to allow any sediment to settle. …
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Price: £50.00
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Nobile di Montepulciano, 1975
Poggio alla Sala
Was £99 Clearance Offer £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
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Salice, 1975
Leone de Castris
was £119
Clearance £75
The 1974 Salice Salentino Leone de Castris - Riserva is a beautifully aged expression of this classic Puglian red, crafted primarily from the Negroamaro grape. Over the years, it has developed a rich, complex profile with aromas of dried dark fruits, such as black cherries and plums, alongside earthy notes of tobacco, leather, and subtle spice. The tannins, once robust, have softened, creating a smooth, elegant texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, providing balance and freshness. This Riserva has aged gracefully, showing the depth and potential of Salice Salentino.
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Price: £75.00
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Taylor Fladgate, 1975
Vintage Port
"This house must certainly be the Latour of Portugal. Their ports are remarkably backward yet still impressive when young. Of all the vintage ports, those of Taylor need the longest time to mature and even when fully mature seem to have an inner strength and firmness that keep them going for decades. The 1975 has turned out richly fruity, supple, and offers delicious drinking for the near future." Robert Parker Buyers Guide 1989.
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Price: £149.00
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Valpolicella, 1975
Bolla
Was £99 Clearance Offer £65
The 1975 Valpolicella Bolla is a beautifully aged wine from the Veneto region, crafted using the traditional blend of Corvina, Rondinella, and Molinara grapes. With decades of aging, it has developed a rich and complex bouquet, with aromas of dried red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, along with subtle notes of herbs, leather, and earth. The tannins have softened over time, providing a smooth, velvety texture, while the acidity remains fresh, helping to maintain balance and structure. The wine showcases the aging potential of Valpolicella and has matured into an elegant, refined expression of the variety. …
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Price: £65.00
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Valtellina, 1975
Cantina Coop. Villa
Was £129 Clearance Offer £60
Valtellina is one of Italy’s most dramatic wine regions, located in Lombardy, the vineyards are located on steep mountains. The principal grape variety is Chiavennasca (the local name for Piedmont’s Nebbiolo and an Italian grape varietal that has been cultivated since medieval times here). The DOCG wines are generally comprised of at least 90% Chiavennasca and then blended with other quality local grapes like Brugnola, Rossola, Pignola. Then there is a DOC Valtellina Rosso (also called Rosso di Valtellina DOC) which requires at least 80% of the blend be Chiavennasca and does not have minimum ageing requirements. …
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Price: £60.00
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Warre's Vintage Port, 1975
Vintage Port
The 1975 Warre's Vintage Port is a classic example of a vintage port from one of the oldest and most respected port houses in the Douro Valley, Portugal. Warre's, established in 1670, is renowned for producing elegant, balanced, and long-lived ports. The 1975 vintage is a reflection of the house’s commitment to quality and tradition, offering a beautifully aged fortified wine experience.
The Producer: Warre's
Warre's is one of the leading producers in the world of port wine, known for its signature style that balances richness and elegance. Combining traditional winemaking techniques with meticulous grape selection from top vineyards, …
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Price: £119.00
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