1975 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1975 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1975 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice!
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:
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.
Shop with Confidence
All of our premium wine gifts are available for fast, immediate delivery directly from our own cellars. With no minimum order required—buy just one bottle or as many as you like!
- Free UK standard delivery on all orders over £100
- Complimentary tasting notes and personalized gift messages—add yours at checkout
- Three-month replacement guarantee for complete peace of mind
- Choose from our exclusive range of luxury gift boxes
- Award-winning retailer: IWC Fortified Wine Merchant of the Year (2024, 2022, 2021)
- 5-Star Trusted Shops rating for exceptional customer satisfaction
143 products found.
Donnaz, 1975
Caves Coop Donnaz
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
more >>>
Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Franciacorta, 1975
Rosso, Longhi de Carli
Obtained from grapes from high-density clay-limestone vineyards. The wine remains for two years in oak barrels, the second year in barriques.
The blend is the classic of Franciacorta's reds (Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, Merlot, Nebbiolo and Barbera), it has a bright red colour with ruby reflections, ample scent, vanilla, red peppers and red fruit. It is dry, harmonious with a good body.
more >>>
Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Franciacorta, 1975
Catturich Ducco
Franciacorta is a wine from the Province of Brescia (Lombardy) with DOCG status produced from grapes grown within the boundaries of the territory of Franciacorta, on the hills located between the southern shore of Lake Iseo and the city of Brescia. It was awarded DOC status in 1967, the designation then also including red and white still wines.
The 1975 Catturich Ducco Franciacorta is a rare, well-aged sparkling wine from the Franciacorta region, offering a unique and complex profile. Expect aromas of dried fruit, toasted almonds, and subtle hints of brioche, along with a delicate, nutty character that comes with age. …
more >>>
Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 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.
more >>>
Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Gattinara, 1975
Fratelli Berteletti
The 1975 Fratelli Berteletti Gattinara is a beautifully aged expression of Nebbiolo from the northern Piedmont region. Over the years, it has developed a complex and refined profile. Expect aromas of dried red cherries, rose petals, leather, and earthy truffle, with subtle notes of tobacco, tar, and balsamic undertones. The tannins, once firm, have softened gracefully, creating a smooth, well-integrated texture, while the acidity remains fresh, ensuring balance. A classic, mature Gattinara with depth and elegance.
more >>>
Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 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. …
more >>>
Price: £405.00
Stock: 4 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.
more >>>
Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Grignolino, 1975
Brero
The 1975 Brero Grignolino is a beautifully aged expression of this distinctive and light-bodied Piedmontese red. With age, it has developed more complex aromas, offering notes of dried red berries, rose petals, and a hint of earthy forest floor. There are subtle nuances of dried herbs and spice, along with a touch of leather. The tannins, which are typically quite soft in Grignolino, have mellowed over time, giving the wine a smooth, rounded texture, while the acidity remains bright, providing balance and freshness. A refined and elegant aged Grignolino
more >>>
Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Gutturnio, 1975
Molinelli Giancarlo
This wine is blended from one of Italy's classic red-grape varieties, Barbera, and the lesser-known Croatina. Croatina is known locally by the synonym Bonarda, a title it shares with two other Bonarda grape varieties from various spots in northern Italy and even one from Argentina. The two permitted varieties are split roughly 60:40 respectively in the blends to create a relatively soft, well-rounded red wine with cherry-like aromas.
more >>>
Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
I Piani, 1975
Sella & Mosca
Sangiovese , Carignano and Cannonau joined in a traditional red with pleasant olfactory scents of red fruit . Dry, savory , is accompanied to red meat , roast and stew , and fermented cheese
more >>>
Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 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.
more >>>
Price: £89.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Lago di Caldaro, 1975
Vaja
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
more >>>
Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Malvasia, 1975
Fratelli Biletta
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
more >>>
Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Merlot, 1975
Volpe Pasini
Very forward nose of leather and cherries, liquorice wild strawberries, ripe plums and pencil .The palate is very nice balance of sweet fruit and acidity.
more >>>
Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Monica Di Sardegna, 1975
Cantina Soc Marmilla
Monica di Sardegna is a southern wine DOC in Sardinia, based around the town of Cagliari and the eponymous province of which it is the administrative centre. As implied by the name, the key grape variety from which Monica di Sardegna wines are made is the Sardinian curiosity Monica. This is grown almost nowhere else in the world, but has flourished here for centuries.
more >>>
Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Monica Di Sardegna, 1975
Cantina Soc Marmilla
Monica di Sardegna is a southern wine DOC in Sardinia, based around the town of Cagliari and the eponymous province of which it is the administrative centre. As implied by the name, the key grape variety from which Monica di Sardegna wines are made is the Sardinian curiosity Monica. This is grown almost nowhere else in the world, but has flourished here for centuries.
more >>>
Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Mont Quarin Ros, 1975
Tenuta Angoris
The 1975 Mont Quarin Ros Tenuta Angoris is a beautifully aged red from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Over the years, it has developed a rich and complex character, with aromas of dried red fruit, such as cherries and raspberries, complemented by earthy undertones, subtle spice, and hints of leather. The tannins have softened, creating a smooth, refined texture, while the acidity remains fresh, providing a good balance and lift to the wine.
more >>>
Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Montepulciano, 1975
d'Abruzzo, Fattoria Nico di Dino Illuminati
The 1975 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Fattoria Nico di Dino Illuminati is a well-aged and complex red, showcasing the depth and character of the Montepulciano grape from the Abruzzo region. Over the years, it has developed aromas of dried dark berries, leather, and tobacco, with earthy undertones and subtle notes of spice and balsamic. The tannins, once firm, have softened into a smooth, integrated texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, offering balance and freshness.
more >>>
Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Montepulciano, 1975
d'Abruzzo, Vecchio Colle
Montepulciano is a red wine grape variety grown widely in central Italy, most notably its eastern Abruzzo, Marche and Molise regions. The variety was named after the Tuscan parish of Montepulciano, but, confusingly, is not used in the famous wines produced there (see Vino Nobile di Montepulciano). Globally appreciated for their soft flavors, strong color and gentle tannins, Montepulciano wines are typically best consumed in their youth and with food. The deep-purple juice of Montepulciano grapes is used in varying proportions to produce wines under roughly 50 of Italy's DOC and DOCG titles. Although sometimes used on its own, …
more >>>
Price: £89.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 1975
Valle d'Oro *** BESTSELLER ***
The 1975 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Valle d'Oro is a mature and complex expression of this renowned grape. Over the years, it has developed a rich bouquet of dried dark fruits such as cherries and plums, alongside earthy, leathery notes, and subtle hints of tobacco, spice, and balsamic. The tannins, once prominent, have softened with age, resulting in a smoother, rounder texture. The acidity remains fresh, ensuring balance and vibrancy despite its age. A refined, elegant wine that showcases the potential of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
more >>>
Price: £89.00
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.
more >>>
Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1975
Fontanafredda
The 1975 Fontanafredda Nebbiolo is a beautifully aged expression of this noble Piedmontese grape. Over the years, it has developed a complex and refined profile, with aromas of dried red cherries, rose petals, and earthy notes of truffle and forest floor. Subtle hints of leather, tobacco, and balsamic add to the depth. The tannins have softened gracefully, resulting in a smooth, elegant texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, keeping the wine fresh and balanced.
more >>>
Price: £119.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1975
Denegri Lorenzo
The 1975 Denegri Lorenzo Nebbiolo is a beautifully aged wine that showcases the depth and complexity of this classic Piedmontese variety. Over the years, it has developed a refined bouquet of dried red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries, along with floral notes of rose petals and delicate earthy undertones of leather and truffle. The tannins, once firm and structured, have softened significantly, creating a smooth, silky texture. The acidity remains vibrant, adding balance and freshness to the wine, making it a mature, elegant expression of Nebbiolo.
more >>>
Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1975
Enrico Serafino
The 1975 Enrico Serafino Nebbiolo is a beautifully aged example of this classic Piedmontese grape. Over the years, it has developed a rich and complex profile, with aromas of dried red cherries, rose petals, and earthy truffle, alongside subtle hints of tobacco, leather, and balsamic. The tannins, once bold, have softened gracefully, creating a smooth, well-integrated texture, while the acidity remains fresh, providing balance and elegance. This mature Nebbiolo offers a sophisticated expression of the grape, showcasing its aging potential.
more >>>
Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 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.
more >>>
Price: £99.00
Stock: 4 in Stock