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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Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1975
Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label) High Shoulder - Damp Stained Label
The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1975
Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label) High Shoulder - Damp Stained Label
The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £355.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1975
Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label) Mid-Upper Shoulder - Damp Stained Label
The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1975
Paulliac 1er Cru Grand Classe (Andy Warhol label) High Shoulder - slightly damaged label
The 1975 Château Mouton Rothschild is a notable vintage from this esteemed Pauillac estate, recognized for its distinctive character and artistic label. This vintage features label artwork by Andy Warhol, adding a unique cultural dimension to the bottle.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep ruby hue with garnet reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers complex aromas of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices. On the palate, it delivers ripe fruit flavors with a weighty, tannic finish, showcasing its structure and depth. While it has evolved over time, it still exhibits a balance between fruit and tannin, reflecting the vintage's characteristics . …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
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
Stock: 1 in Stock
Cossart Gordon Madeira, 1975
Vintage Verdelho Madeira
75cl Bottle
An elegant 1975 Verdelho Madeira from Cossart Gordon, the oldest Madeira house, founded in 1745. Made from the Verdelho grape, this mid-dry style offers a perfect balance of vibrant acidity and layered complexity, matured slowly in oak casks over decades. An exceptional bottle for 50th anniversaries, refined gifts, or collectors of rare fortified wines.
Tasting Notes
Amber in colour with golden hues. Aromas of hazelnut, orange zest, figs, and sea-spray minerality. The palate is bright and complex, with marmalade, roasted almond, and a touch of spice, finishing with lifted acidity and impressive length. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Cossart Gordon Madeira, 1975
Vintage Verdelho Madeira
37.5cl Bottle
1975 Cossart Gordon and Co Verdelho - Please note that these are in our deep storage - Please allow 7 days for delivery.
Tasting Notes
Color . Topaz with golden-greenish nuance, brilliant crystalline. Aroma . Very characteristic bouquet, exuberant, intense, with notes of spice, dried fruits such as nuts and iodized nuts. Mouth . Medium dry, very fresh, vibrant, with salinity, very long spicy aftertaste, leaving notes of spice, blasam and smoked nut.
About This Wine
An old rare medium dry single vintage Madeira aged for 47 years in 650cl casks at the Blandy’s lodge in Funchal. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Cossart Gordon Madeira, 1975
Vintage Verdelho Madeira
150cl Magnum Bottle
1975 Cossart Gordon and Co Verdelho - Please note that these are in our deep storage - Please allow 7 days for delivery.
Tasting Notes
Color . Topaz with golden-greenish nuance, brilliant crystalline. Aroma . Very characteristic bouquet, exuberant, intense, with notes of spice, dried fruits such as nuts and iodized nuts. Mouth . Medium dry, very fresh, vibrant, with salinity, very long spicy aftertaste, leaving notes of spice, blasam and smoked nut.
About This Wine
An old rare medium dry single vintage Madeira aged for 47 years in 650cl casks at the Blandy’s lodge in Funchal. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Croft Port, 1975
Vintage Port- MAGNUM
Magnum
The 1975 Croft Vintage Port in Magnum is a statement of triumph and rarity. Crafted from a standout vintage in Portuguese winemaking, this 1.5 L format carries added prestige and presence. With over 45 years of maturation, the wine exhibits a deep garnet hue that still glimmers when held to the light—an elegant testament to both its celebrated vintage and the superior care of a larger-format bottle.
Aromatics That Captivate
Upon pouring, the nose is immediately drawn in by a rich tapestry of aromas: dark cherry and plum preserve, cassis, and blackberry mingle with notes of cedar, tobacco, and forest floor. …
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Price: £245.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Gattinara, 1975
Umberto Fiore
The 1975 Umberto Fiore Gattinara is a beautifully aged Nebbiolo, showcasing the complex character typical of the Gattinara DOCG. Expect aromas of dried red fruit, rose petals, leather, and earthy truffle, with hints of tobacco, tar, and balsamic. The tannins have softened significantly with age, resulting in a smoother and more integrated texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, providing balance and freshness. This wine has developed depth and sophistication, offering a mature and elegant expression of Gattinara.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Graham's Port
50 Year Old Tawny Port
100 Points Richard Mayson - World Of fine Wine
The Grahams 50 year old Tawny has a captivating deep orange-brown hue, framed by a dark walnut base and a pale green rim. It has complex aromas with layers of orange blossom, fruitcake and butterscotch, creating a balanced and concentrated sensory experience. The mouthfeel is substantial, rich and creamy with vibrant acidity, enchanting notes of seasoned wood, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and a lingering finish that endures on the palate.
Charles Symington, Graham’s Head Winemaker and Master Blender, selected two main components for the 50 Year Old blend. The first is a wine from 1969 known as 'CAS Reserve', which was originally set aside by Peter Symington to mark Charles’ birth, giving the wine his initials. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Grignolino, 1975
Fontanafredda
The 1975 Fontanafredda Grignolino is a well-aged example of this delicate Piedmontese variety. With time, it has developed a complex profile, offering aromas of dried red berries, rose petals, and earthy forest floor notes, complemented by subtle hints of dried herbs and spices. The tannins, which are naturally light in Grignolino, have softened beautifully, resulting in a smooth, elegant texture. The acidity remains fresh, providing balance and vibrancy to the wine despite its age.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
I Piani, 1975
Sella & Mosca
1975 I Piani, Sella & Mosca
Sardinia, Italy
The 1975 I Piani from Sella & Mosca is a fascinating expression of mid-century Sardinian winemaking from one of the island’s most respected estates. Founded in the late 19th century near Alghero, Sella & Mosca became renowned for producing structured, age-worthy reds that bridge Mediterranean warmth with classical European restraint.
In the glass, it shows a deep amber-garnet hue with brick reflections, a testament to its long and graceful evolution. The bouquet is complex and inviting, offering notes of dried cherry, fig, cedar, and Mediterranean herbs, followed by delicate hints of leather, spice, and tobacco leaf. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Inferno, 1975
Nino Negri
Inferno is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella. Inferno means 'hell' in Italian, and refers to the slopes between Sondrio town and the village of Tresivio. Although DOC laws do not explain the origins of this name, it has been suggested that in summer the slopes here get noticeably hotter than the rest of the valley. Just across Sondrio to the west is Sassella, the finest of the Valtellina sub-zones.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Janneau, 1975
Armagnac 1975 Vintage
Includes Own Gift Box
The 1975 Janneau Armagnac is a distinguished and refined spirit that showcases the elegance and depth that comes with extended aging. Its rich, multi-layered profile makes for an exceptional gift, particularly for someone who appreciates fine spirits or has a special connection to the year 1975, such as a birthday, anniversary, or other significant event.
Tasting Notes
The nose features a complex bouquet of dried fruits, spices, vanilla, caramel, honey, oak, and smokiness. The palate is smooth and velvety, with primary flavors of dried apricots, raisins, and candied orange peel. …
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Price: £265.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1975
Serio Battista Borgogno
The 1975 Serio Battista Borgogno Nebbiolo is a beautifully aged wine that captures the elegance and complexity of this iconic grape. With decades of aging, it has developed a refined bouquet of dried red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, complemented by delicate floral notes of rose petals and subtle hints of tobacco, leather, and earthy truffle. The tannins have softened significantly, giving the wine a smooth, silky texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, providing balance and freshness.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1975
Serio Battista Borgogno
The 1975 Serio Battista Borgogno Nebbiolo is a beautifully aged expression of this iconic Piedmontese grape. After decades of aging, it offers a complex and refined bouquet of dried red cherries, rose petals, and earthy truffle, complemented by hints of leather, tobacco, and balsamic notes. The tannins, once assertive, have softened into a smooth, velvety texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, providing balance and freshness. This Nebbiolo has matured gracefully, showcasing the depth and elegance that can come from careful aging.
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1975
Fontanafredda
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: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1975
Marchesi di Barolo
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: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1975
Salvano Saverio
was £119
Black Friday Clearance £75
The 1975 Nebbiolo d'Alba Salvano Saverio is a mature and refined wine that showcases the versatility and aging potential of Nebbiolo outside of Barolo and Barbaresco. Over the years, it has developed a complex bouquet of dried red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, along with floral notes of rose petals and subtle earthy nuances of leather, tobacco, and truffle. The tannins have softened with age, leading to a smoother, more integrated texture, while the acidity remains fresh, providing balance and structure.
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Nobile di Montepulciano, 1975
Poggio alla Sala
was £99
Black Friday Clearance £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
Stock: 7 in Stock
Nobile di Montepulciano, 1975
Giuseppe Fanetti - Riserva Speciale
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: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Per e Palummo, 1975
Casa d'Ambra Special Offer | Was £89 | Now £65
Deep ruby-red in colour, this wine reveals fine aromas of red berries fruit, wild strawberry, raspberry, peony and geranium with distinct undertones of sweet spices such as cinnamon and cloves on the nose. Intense, rich and incredibly harmonious, it has a lovely structure, lively tannins and a dry yet clean finish.
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Price: £65.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Pierre Seguinot, 1975
Grande Champagne Cognac, Cognac
Bottled for The Folio Society Ltd
This exceptional Cognac hails from the esteemed Grande Champagne region, renowned for producing premier eaux-de-vie. Distilled in 1975 by Pierre Seguinot & Fils, it was landed in London in 1980 and subsequently bottled in London in 1991.
Tasting Profile:
Expect elegant notes of dried cherries and apricots, complemented by harmonious wood nuances and floral undertones. On the palate it should be elvety and well-structured, offering flavours of dried fruits and nuts, with a gentle honeyed sweetness. The finish should be long-lasting with a complex interplay of flavours, leaving a memorable impression. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval 50-Year Old Tawny Port
In Gift Case
Quinta do Noval 50-Year-Old Tawny Port
After fifty years of meticulous ageing in seasoned oak barrels, this extraordinary Tawny Port has evolved into a wine of rare depth, complexity, and purity. The prolonged maturation process, under the constant care of the Quinta do Noval technical team, results in a profound sensory experience, crafted for the sophisticated connoisseur who seeks the exceptional.
Winemaking & Terroir
This Port is made exclusively from grapes grown in Quinta do Noval, Vale de Mendiz, in the heart of the Douro Valley, using a traditional multivarietal field blend. Key grape varieties include Touriga Nacional, …
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 6 in Stock