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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São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao
50 Year Old Tawny Port
*** 96 Points -Alex Probst- World of Fine Wine ***
Clearance Offer - Discontinued | Was £349 | Now £225
Dark tawny colour with greenish tones and an intense aroma consisting of wood notes, caramel, vinagrinho and nuts. The palate is full and fresh, with dry notes of spicy flavours. A long and enduring finish.
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Sassella, 1975
La Castellina
The 1975 Sassella La Castellina is a beautifully aged wine from the Valtellina region, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape (locally known as Chiavennasca). Over the years, it has developed a complex bouquet of dried red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, along with delicate floral notes of rose petals and violets. Earthy undertones of truffle, leather, and subtle hints of spice and tobacco have emerged with age. The tannins, once firm, have softened, giving the wine a smooth, velvety texture, while the acidity remains fresh, providing balance and vibrancy. A refined and elegant expression of Sassella. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sizzano, 1975
Ponti Cav. Mario
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: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Smith Woodhouse, 1975
Vintage Port
Smith Woodhouse, 1975 Vintage Port
Vintage & Background
Founded in 1784, Smith Woodhouse is one of the historic names in Port, known for producing elegant and long-lived wines from prime vineyards in the Cima Corgo. The 1975 vintage was a challenging but ultimately rewarding year: a cool spring and uneven flowering were followed by a warm summer and favourable harvest conditions, yielding wines of balance and finesse. While not declared by all houses, Smith Woodhouse produced a beautifully structured and refined Vintage Port that has matured gracefully over five decades.
Appearance & Nose
Brick-garnet core with a tawny rim, showing its maturity. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 21 in Stock
Spanna, 1975
Eurodovil - Sanzeno
The 1975 Spanna Eurodovil - Sanzeno is a mature and elegant wine from the Piedmont region, crafted from the Nebbiolo grape (locally known as Spanna). Over the years, it has developed a complex bouquet of dried red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, complemented by floral notes of rose petals and subtle earthy nuances of leather, tobacco, and truffle. The tannins, once bold, have softened with age, resulting in a smooth, well-integrated texture. The acidity remains fresh, providing balance and maintaining the wine's structure.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1975
Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port
Limited Edition
Taylors Very Old 1975 Single Harvest Port is the latest addition to their prestigious collection of 50 Year Old Single Harvest Ports. Aged for five decades in seasoned oak casks, this limited edition release epitomises Taylor’s unwavering dedication to excellence, tradition, and craftsmanship.
Matured in Taylor’s historic lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia, the 1975 Single Harvest Port presents an extraordinary sensory experience with remarkable depth and complexity.
Aged in seasoned oak casks for five decades, this limited edition release embodies Taylor’s commitment to excellence, tradition and craftsmanship. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Valpolicella, 1975
Bolla
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: £89.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Valpolicella, 1975
Giovanni Battista Bertani Special Offer | Was £99 | Now £59
The 1975 Valpolicella Giovanni Battista Bertani is a beautifully aged wine from one of the most respected producers in the Veneto region. Over the years, it has developed a complex bouquet of dried red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, along with hints of dried herbs, leather, and a touch of earthiness. The tannins, once more pronounced, have softened with time, leading to a smooth, well-rounded texture. The acidity remains fresh, providing balance and structure, allowing the wine to maintain its elegance and vibrancy.
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 10 in Stock
Valtellina, 1975
Cantina Coop. Villa
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: £129.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Warre's Vintage Port, 1975
Vintage Port
plain labels
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
Stock: 1 in Stock
1975 Fonseca Vintage Port, 1975
Vintage Port
Recommended
The 1975 Fonseca Vintage Port is a wine of distinction from one of the Douro Valley’s most renowned producers. Fonseca, known for its bold and opulent style, has been crafting exceptional vintage ports since its founding in 1815. The 1975 vintage, though overshadowed by some iconic years, is recognized for its accessibility, balance, and charm, offering a delightful representation of Fonseca’s craftsmanship.
The 1975 Vintage
The 1975 growing season in the Douro Valley saw favorable conditions that produced ripe, balanced fruit. While not as robust as the legendary vintages, the 1975 Fonseca Vintage Port showcases the estate’s ability to craft wines of depth and character even in less heralded years. …
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Price: £129.00
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1975 Royal Oporto Colheita Port, 1975
Colheita Port in Presentation Decanter
Special Offer Was £159
Eartly Bird Offer Now £139
The 1975 Royal Oporto Colheita Port is a timeless port wine of elegance and complexity crafted by Real Companhia Velha, one of Portugal’s most historic and prestigious wine houses. "Colheita" signifies a tawny port from a single harvest, aged in wooden casks for decades to develop exceptional depth and character. After a half a century of maturation, this unique premium port offers a truly refined drinking experience.
Tasting Notes:
This luxurious tawny port boasts a mesmerising amber hue, exuding captivating aromas of dried figs, raisins, and toasted almonds, beautifully intertwined with caramel, toffee, and delicate spice. …
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Price: £139.00
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Barbera, 1975
Marchesi di Barolo
1975 Barbera – Marchesi di Barolo (Piedmont, Italy)
A rare, fully mature Barbera from one of the Langhe’s historic cellars, showing savoury poise and aromatic finesse. Brick-garnet with a tawny rim, it opens on dried cherry and cranberry, rose pot-pourri, cedar and sweet tobacco, with hints of orange peel, bay and black tea. The palate is mid-weight and graceful: Barbera’s lively, mouth-watering acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle undergrowth; tannins are fine and resolved, giving a silky, tapering finish of cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers.
Producer note: Marchesi di Barolo is a landmark Alba estate, long associated with classical Langhe winemaking. …
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Price: £79.00
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Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste, 1975
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
Magnum (1.5L)
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, is renowned for producing robust and age-worthy wines. The 1975 vintage, characterized by a hot and dry growing season, yielded wines with firm tannins and significant aging potential.
Tasting notes from well-preserved bottles of the 1975 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste reveal a wine that has developed complex characteristics over the decades. One such note describes the wine as starting with aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, coal, and mineral notes, which evolve towards redcurrant.
Given its advanced age, it's advisable to handle such a bottle with care. …
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Price: £249.00
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Chianti, 1975
Verrazzano
1975 Chianti – Verrazzano (Tuscany, Italy)
A fully mature, classical Chianti that favours perfume and savoury finesse. Brick-garnet with a broad tawny rim, it lifts with dried cherry and amarena, rose petal, cedar and sweet tobacco, with hints of orange peel, tea leaf and a gentle balsamic note. Mid-weight and silken on the palate: lively, old-school acidity carries red-cherry fruit, dried herbs and subtle leather; tannins are fine and resolved, the finish tapering with cherry skin, cedar spice and dried flowers.
Producer note: Castello di Verrazzano is a historic Greve estate in Chianti Classico, …
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Price: £119.00
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Nobile di Montepulciano, 1975
Vecchia Cantina Montepulciano - Riserva
Clearance Offer | Was £99 Special Offer £59
This 1975 Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva from Vecchia Cantina Montepulciano exhibits the elegance and complexity of a mature Tuscan classic. The bouquet shows 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 gentle savoury undertone. The finish is long, harmonious, and contemplative, reflecting the wine’s maturity and refined character.
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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Nobile di Montepulciano, 1975
Cantina del Redi
Clearance Offer | Was £89 Special Offer £59
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: £59.00
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Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1975
Vintage Port
Imported by Sichels
The 1975 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port is considered one of the rarest and most exceptional Ports. It comes from a very small, un-grafted vineyard plot and is known for its immense concentration, depth, and complexity. The 1975 vintage is mature, offering layers of dark fruit, spice, and leather with hints of dried figs, tobacco, and cedar. With age, it has developed nuanced tertiary flavors, making it a prized bottle for collectors. It continues to age gracefully, though it can be enjoyed now for its refined balance.
Tasting Notes:
The 1975 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port offers a rich, mature profile with complex aromas and flavors. …
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Price: £895.00
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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
Stock: Out of Stock