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1975 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 1975-vintage-port
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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:

  • Palmer port 1975 Single Harvest Tawny Port
  • Chateau de Sales 1975 Pomerol
  • Barolo 1975 Stabilini
  • Chateau Coutet 1975 Barsac Premier Cru Classe 37.5cl
  • Cognac 1975 Grande Champagne Cognac
  • Cossart Gordon Madeira 1975 Vintage Verdelho Madeira

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    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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    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.
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    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.
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    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,
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    Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 1975

    Cantina Madonna dei Miracoli

    The 1975 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cantina Madonna dei Miracoli is a beautifully aged example of this bold and expressive varietal. With time, it has developed a rich and complex profile, offering aromas of dried dark berries, plums, and cherries, along with earthy undertones and subtle notes of leather, tobacco, and spice. The tannins have softened gracefully over the years, resulting in a smooth and well-integrated texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, keeping the wine balanced and fresh. A refined and mature expression of Montepulciano d'Abruzzo.
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    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.
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    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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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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    Nebbiolo, 1975

    Ferruccio Nicolello

    The 1975 Nebbiolo Ferruccio Nicolello is a mature and elegant expression of this classic Piedmontese varietal. With age, it has developed complex aromas of dried red fruits such as cherries and raspberries, along with floral notes of rose petals. Earthy undertones of truffle, leather, and tobacco add depth to the wine. The tannins have softened beautifully over the years, resulting in a smooth, well-rounded texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, ensuring balance and freshness. A refined and sophisticated Nebbiolo, showing the aging potential of this noble grape.
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    Nebbiolo, 1975

    Viberti e Bosio

    The 1975 Nebbiolo Viberti e Bosio is a beautifully aged example of this classic Piedmontese varietal. With time, it has developed a rich and complex profile, showcasing aromas of dried red fruit, such as cherries and raspberries, along with floral notes of rose petals and earthy undertones of leather, tobacco, and truffle. The tannins have softened significantly, giving the wine a smooth, silky texture, while the acidity remains fresh, providing balance and structure.
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    Nebbiolo, 1975

    Giacomo Borgogno

    The 1975 Nebbiolo Giacomo Borgogno is a beautifully aged and highly refined expression of Nebbiolo, showcasing the depth and complexity the grape can achieve with time. Over the years, it has developed a bouquet of dried red fruit, such as cherries and raspberries, along with delicate floral notes of rose petals and hints of truffle and earthy leather. The tannins have softened gracefully, lending the wine a smooth, velvety texture, while the acidity remains vibrant, maintaining balance and freshness. This Nebbiolo has reached its peak maturity, offering a sophisticated, classic expression of the variety.
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    Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1975

    Terre del Barolo

    The 1975 Nebbiolo d'Alba Terre del Barolo is a beautifully aged wine that offers a refined and complex profile, typical of Nebbiolo from the Alba region. With time, it has developed aromas of dried red fruits like cherries and raspberries, complemented by floral notes of rose petals and a subtle earthy character. Hints of tobacco, leather, and truffle add depth and sophistication. The tannins have softened significantly, resulting in a smooth, well-integrated texture, while the acidity remains fresh, providing balance and vibrancy.
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    Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1975

    Salvano Saverio

    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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    Niepoort Port, 1975

    Vintage Port

    The Niepoort 1975 Vintage Port is a refined and fully mature wine from a vintage that, while more restrained than the great declarations of the decade, was indeed officially declared by several top houses, including Niepoort. The year offered favorable conditions, particularly in the Douro’s higher-altitude vineyards, resulting in wines with excellent balance, structure, and aging potential. Now approaching 50 years in bottle, the 1975 Niepoort shows a brick-red core fading to tawny at the rim, with a nose of dried cherries, figs, leather, toasted almonds, and hints of citrus peel. On the palate,
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    Per e Palummo, 1975

    Casa d'Ambra

    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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    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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    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: £385.00
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    Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1975

    Vintage Port

    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.

    "Deeper in colour (as you would expect) but not deep for a Nacional, mid-garnet, thin browning rim;
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    Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1975

    Vintage Port

    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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    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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    Recioto, 1975

    Agricola Masi - Riserva degli Angeli, Sweet Red Wine

    "Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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    Price: £149.00
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    Refosco, 1975

    Vinicola Udinese

    The 1975 Refosco Vinicola Udinese is a beautifully aged expression of this indigenous Friulian grape variety. Over the years, it has developed a complex profile, with aromas of dried dark fruits like blackberries and plums, complemented by earthy notes of leather, tobacco, and subtle spice. The tannins, which can be firm in younger Refosco wines, have softened gracefully with age, resulting in a smoother and more integrated texture. The acidity remains balanced, offering freshness and structure. This wine has matured well, showing depth and sophistication.
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    Refosco, 1975

    del Peduculo, Tenuta S. Caterina - Riserva

    The 1975 Refosco del Peduculo, Tenuta S. Caterina - Riserva is an exceptional and well-aged wine that showcases the depth and complexity of this indigenous Friulian varietal. With time, it has developed aromas of dried dark berries, such as blackberries and plums, along with earthy notes of leather, tobacco, and subtle hints of balsamic. The tannins, once bold and structured, have softened gracefully over the years, creating a smooth and elegant texture. The wine retains vibrant acidity, providing balance and freshness, despite its age.
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    Price: £119.00
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