1976 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
1976 Wine – 50 Year Old Anniversary Wines
Welcome to Vintage Wine & Port’s 1976 wine collection. Now celebrating its 50th anniversary, this is a vintage with real charm and historical significance. Across Europe, the year was shaped by a long, hot summer, and in the best regions this produced wines with character, maturity and lasting appeal. These qualities make 1976 wines and Ports a wonderful choice for a 50th anniversary or milestone birthday gift.In key regions such as Portugal and Bordeaux, well-stored bottles from 1976 can offer beautifully developed flavours and a genuine sense of occasion. Aged Ports from this year are especially appealing, combining richness, balance and drinkability, while the best clarets provide elegant mature structure. Our selection focuses on bottles from trusted producers and well-kept cellars, helping you choose with confidence.
Scroll down to explore our full selection. If you would like personal advice, please call us on 01425 837177 or contact us — we would be delighted to help you choose the perfect bottle.
Top Recommendation: Quinta da Devesa 1976 Colheita Port
A beautifully matured single harvest tawny Port with depth, poise and excellent drinkability. Presented in its own gift box, it is a superb choice for a 50th anniversary gift.
Best Value: Rivesaltes 1976 L’Archiviste
A beautifully matured fortified wine offering exceptional value for a 50-year-old vintage. Extended ageing has developed rich notes of dried fruits, caramel and spice, making it a delicious and accessible alternative to Port for a 1976 anniversary gift.
Classic Bordeaux: Chateau Cantemerle, 1976
A mature Haut-Médoc showing the charm of traditional claret, with softened structure and the savoury complexity that comes from long bottle age.
Vintage Port Choice: Messias 1976 Vintage Port
A classic expression of the renowned Douro Valley's terroir and wine making craftsmanship. Elegant and complex with an attractive and good finish.
Fine & Rare Selection: Château Léoville Barton 1976
A rare Second Growth Bordeaux from the renowned Saint-Julien appellation. In a vintage where only the best estates have stood the test of time, Léoville Barton remains one of the most dependable, offering mature cedar notes, refined structure and a true sense of classic claret at 50 years of age.
This Year in History: This Year in History: Fun Fact: The first commercial Concorde flights took off, ushering in supersonic passenger travel. 1976 was also the year of the United States Bicentennial, celebrating 200 years since the Declaration of Independence.
Eurovision Winner: United Kingdom with the song "Save Your Kisses for Me" by Brotherhood of Man
Top Grossing Movie: Rocky
France: 1976 was a warm, dry vintage in France, led by Bordeaux, where the best wines now show classic mature character with finesse and balance.
Read full France vintage report
The 1976 vintage in France was defined by an exceptionally hot and dry summer, which placed considerable stress on the vines and led to uneven results across many regions. Yields were often reduced, and in some cases the wines lacked balance. However, the best producers — particularly in Bordeaux — managed the conditions carefully, producing wines that have matured into elegant and characterful examples of the vintage.
In Bordeaux, the wines are generally lighter in structure than those from great years, with less concentration but a refined, classical style. Now at full maturity, many Left Bank clarets display tertiary characteristics such as cedar, tobacco, leather and earthy notes, alongside softened dark fruit. Tannins have largely resolved, and the best bottles offer a gentle, balanced drinking experience rather than power. As a result, provenance and storage conditions are especially important when selecting a 1976 Bordeaux today.
Sauternes was one of the more successful areas in 1976, benefiting from the warm conditions which helped to concentrate sugars in the grapes. The resulting wines can be rich and expressive, showing developed notes of honey, dried apricot, marmalade and spice. While not as universally long-lived as the greatest vintages, well-stored examples can still provide a deeply satisfying and fully mature sweet wine experience.
Elsewhere in France, the vintage was more variable. Burgundy, in particular, struggled with the heat, and many wines are now past their peak. Overall, 1976 is a vintage where careful selection is essential, but the best bottles — especially from trusted producers and well-maintained cellars — offer charm, maturity and a genuine sense of history at 50 years of age.
Italian: Italy experienced a more challenging vintage in 1976, though the best wines from top producers and favoured sites have developed into fully mature and characterful bottles.
Read full Italy vintage report
The 1976 vintage in Italy was generally inconsistent, with weather conditions varying significantly across regions. Cooler periods and uneven ripening meant that many wines lacked the structure and concentration required for long-term ageing. As a result, a large proportion of wines from this year are now past their peak, particularly those from lesser producers or less favourable vineyard sites.
However, in the hands of skilled producers — especially in regions such as Piedmont and Tuscany — careful vineyard management and selective harvesting allowed for the production of wines with sufficient balance and structure to age. These wines have now reached full maturity and offer a distinctly savoury and evolved profile.
At fifty years of age, the best Italian 1976 wines show developed characteristics of dried cherry, herbs, leather and earthy complexity, with softened tannins and gentle acidity. They are best appreciated for their nuance and tertiary character rather than fruit intensity, appealing to those who enjoy fully mature, traditional styles of wine.
Overall, 1976 in Italy is a vintage where selectivity is essential. Well-stored bottles from reputable producers can provide an interesting and rewarding drinking experience, but expectations should be for subtlety and evolution rather than power or freshness.
Portugal: Portugal experienced an extremely hot and dry vintage in 1976, producing low yields but concentrated and characterful Ports.
Read full Portugal vintage report
The 1976 vintage in Portugal followed the driest winter on record, with drought conditions continuing throughout much of the summer until late August. These challenging conditions significantly reduced yields, resulting in a very small overall production. However, the grapes that were harvested were highly concentrated, leading to wines with notable depth and intensity.
In the Douro, the Ports produced in 1976 are generally full-bodied and rich, with concentrated flavours developed from the dry growing season. While some wines can lack a degree of freshness due to the prolonged heat, the best examples retain balance and structure, offering a powerful yet mature drinking experience.
Vintage Port from 1976 is relatively rare today, but well-preserved bottles from traditional houses such as Messias can still show impressive depth and character. These wines now display fully evolved notes of dried fruits, spice, leather and nutty complexity, making them a compelling and authentic choice for those seeking a true bottle-aged Port from this vintage.
Colheita Ports from this year have also performed particularly well. Extended ageing in cask has allowed these wines to develop exceptional complexity, with notes of dried fruits, caramel, nuts and spice, making them consistently reliable and ready to enjoy.
Overall, 1976 is a vintage where careful selection is key, but both top Vintage Ports and well-aged Colheitas can offer a rewarding and memorable experience. A well-chosen Port from this year makes an excellent and meaningful choice for a 50th anniversary or birthday gift.
80 products found.
1976 Quinta Da Devesa, 1976
Colheita Port in gift box
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Quinta da Devesa 1976 Colheita Port
An exceptional single-harvest Tawny Port from the 1976 vintage, matured for many decades in seasoned oak casks at Quinta da Devesa in the heart of the Douro Valley. Colheita Ports are made from grapes harvested in a single year and then aged slowly in wood, allowing the wine to develop the remarkable complexity, elegance and concentration that only long cask maturation can achieve.
The 1976 vintage produced wines of excellent structure and longevity, and this Port has benefited from careful ageing in the cool lodges of the estate. Over nearly half a century in oak, …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Kopke, 1976
Colheita Port in Presentation Box
🏅 Decanter World Wine Awards 2025 – Platinum
£149
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The 1976 Kopke Colheita Port is a benchmark single-harvest tawny from Portugal’s oldest Port house, showcasing decades of gentle cask ageing and graceful complexity. Already in prime drinking form, it delivers depth, finesse and remarkable length. Enjoy now and over the coming years.
Tasting Notes:
Mahogany-amber with a lifted bouquet of orange zest, dried fig and date, walnut and almond brittle, brûléed sugar and a hint of polished wood and cinnamon. The palate is silk-textured and beautifully poised: caramel, marmalade and toffee unfold in layers, balanced by bright, citrus-lined acidity that keeps the sweetness in check. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 17 in Stock
Kopke
50 Year Tawny Port
98 Points- Wine Advocate
Kopke 50 Year Old Tawny Port
A distinguished wine, representing the pinnacle of aged tawny ports. With five decades of aging, this port offers unparalleled depth and complexity.
Tasting Notes
This 50 Year Old Tawny Port is a rich, complex wine with a deep amber colour and golden-brown rim. Its aroma is rich and complex, with notes of dried fruits, caramel, toffee, butterscotch, roasted nuts, and subtle wood, spice, and citrus zest. The palate is smooth and velvety, with layers of dried fruits, caramel, brown sugar, nutty character, molasses, dark chocolate, and coffee. The finish is long and complex, with lingering flavors of dried fruits, caramel, nuts, and spice. …
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Price: £175.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Maynard's Port, 1976
Colheita Port
Presented in a Decanter
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£199
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Maynard’s 1976 Colheita Port
A superb mature Colheita Port from the 1976 vintage, aged for many decades in seasoned oak casks before bottling. This long maturation has produced a beautifully balanced Tawny Port with remarkable depth, elegance and freshness.
Now approaching fifty years of age, the wine shows the extraordinary character that only extended cask ageing can create. Rich, complex and wonderfully refined, it is a classic example of the traditional Colheita style.
Tasting Notes
Deep amber-tawny in colour with subtle olive-green hints at the rim, a hallmark of long barrel ageing. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
Quevedo
50 Year Old White Port
In Gift Box – Exceptional Aged White Port
96/100 Points – Revista de Vinhos
Indulge in the captivating bouquet of this 50-year-old White Port, with an intense and complex aroma of spices, dates, and nutty undertones, complemented by a zesty citrus profile and subtle hints of brown sugar. On the perfectly balanced palate, flavors of nuts, caramel, and creme brulee are carried through to a long and zesty finish. Meticulously crafted from a blend of different varieties and aged for an average of 50 years, this wine is a true masterpiece.
COLOUR
Dark Amber with green edge.
AROMA
The aroma of this wine is highly intense and complex, showcasing a blend of spices, dates, and nutty undertones that intermingle with notes of candied fruits. …
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Price: £259.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Quevedo, 1976
Colheita Port in Gift Box
94 Points- Robert Parkers- Wine Advocate
This extraordinary 1976 Colheita Port wine from Quevedo was born during one of the hottest and driest years in 20th-century Europe. With meticulous care, it fermented in granite vats and aged for nearly 50 years in chestnut wood barrels. Today, it offers a harmonious and intricate palate, with notes of creme brulee, nuts, spices, and citrus, that will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave a lasting impression.
Tasting notes: This wine's aroma is as elegant as it is complex, with a delightful medley of flavors that include creme brulee, nuts, caramel, almonds, hazelnuts, spices, and citrus. …
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Price: £225.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa
50 Year Old White Port in Gift Box
97 Points - PLATINUM - Decanter 2024
The Devesa 50 White Port is not merely a wine; it is a symphony of flavours, a celebration of nature's artistry, and a tribute to the passage of time. Let each sip transport you to the heart of the Douro Valley, where every vine has a story, and every bottle holds a masterpiece.
Tasting Notes
The aroma rises bouquet of dried apricots, toasted almonds, and whispers of honey, each scent a verse in this poetic saga. On the palate, it unfolds with a grace that only time can bestow—silky layers of caramel, citrus zest, and a lingering finish that echoes the warmth of the sun-soaked earth. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 12 in Stock
Rivesaltes, 1976
1976 Rivesaltes – 50 Year Old Vintage Wine
A Wonderful Alternative to Vintage Port
£99
Now £89.50
1976 Rivesaltes – 50 Year Old Vintage Wine
Produced in the Roussillon region of southern France, this Vin Doux Naturel has matured slowly for half a century, developing the deep amber colour and remarkable complexity that only long ageing can create.
An excellent alternative to aged Tawny Port
Like Tawny Port, Rivesaltes ages oxidatively in oak casks, gradually concentrating its flavours and developing notes of dried fruits, caramel, nuts and spice. After 50 years of maturation the wine is beautifully balanced, rich and intensely aromatic.
Tasting Notes
Deep amber in colour with aromas of orange peel, dried figs, roasted almonds and caramel. …
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Price: £89.50
Stock: 5 in Stock
Messias, 1976
Quinta Cachao Vintage Port
Messias Library Release
The 1976 Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port from Messias represents a classic expression of the renowned Douro Valley's terroir and wine making craftsmanship. The estate has a rich history of Port wine production, dating back generations. It is known for producing wines that reflect the unique characteristics of its vineyards and the Douro’s microclimates.
Tasting Notes
Tawny colour. Caramel, coffee, figs and walnuts in the nose. Medium body. Mature and appearing in flavour - raisins and dried fruit in abundance. Elegant and complex with an attractive and good finish. VWP Tasting 2016. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
Messias
50 Year Old White Port in Gift Tube
50cl Bottle
This 50 Year Old White Port is a captivating gem with a amber hue that hints at its age and complexity. The nose is an intricate tapestry of aromas, where toasted nuts and caramelized orange peel intertwine with hints of honey and a subtle note of dried apricot. On the palate, it offers a rich, luxurious experience with flavours of roasted almonds and golden toffee, balanced by a vibrant acidity that keeps it refreshingly lively. The finish is long and sumptuous, with a velvety smoothness that leaves a lingering impression of sweet spice and warmth. This port is a masterful blend of age and elegance, perfect for savouring slowly and enjoying its depth and sophistication. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas
50 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube
97 Points James Suckling
This 50 Year Old Tawny Port is an exquisite and rare port, representing the pinnacle of aged tawny port. Produced by Quinta das Carvalhas, one of the most prestigious estates in the Douro Valley, this port is known for its remarkable complexity, depth, and refinement.
Tasting Notes
Deep amber with mahogany highlights and a subtle greenish hue, indicating extensive aging. Its aroma is complex, with notes of dried fruits, caramel, toffee, butterscotch, spices, vanilla, aged oak, roasted coffee, and dark chocolate. The palate is smooth and full-bodied, with layers of flavours including dried fruits, caramel, honey, spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, and toasted almonds. …
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Price: £229.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 1976
Colheita Port in Gift Tube
98 Points - James Suckling
"Colheitas" such as this 1976 Quinta Das Carvalhas are Porto's great quality, originating from the single harvest mentioned on the label. After harvest, the wine is aged in seasoned oak barrels for a significant period, often until the point of bottling, allowing it to develop complex flavours and characteristics unique to the vintage.
Tasting Notes
Wine Spectator's tasting notes describe the wine as having rich, creamed peach and papaya notes, along with light hazelnut and ginger cream nuances. The finish is elegant, with jasmine oil and honeysuckle adding complexity. This port has been praised for its balance and intricate flavors, making it a great choice for special occasions or as a collector's item. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 13 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1976
Giacomo Borgogno Riserva, Piedmont
1976 Giacomo Borgogno – Barolo Riserva
This wine presents a deep brick-garnet core with an expansive tawny rim, showing the translucence and sediment expected of a fully mature Nebbiolo wne of this age. The colour suggests prolonged development and tertiary evolution, while still retaining a dignified core.
The nose is classic old Barolo: lifted notes of dried roses and tar intertwined with leather, cigar box and sweet spices. Secondary and tertiary tones dominate — truffle, dried porcini, menthol, iron, and balsamic hints — with vestiges of dried cherry and blood orange adding a gentle, fading fruit sweetness. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1976
Vallebelbo
Barbaresco 1976 – Vallebelbo
This mature Barbaresco shows a brick-garnet core fading to a wide tawny rim, often with light haze and sediment typical of aged Nebbiolo. The visual impression immediately signals a fully evolved wine that has long left its primary phase behind.
The nose is delicate and tertiary in profile, offering aromas of dried rose petals, pot-pourri, old leather and tobacco leaf. Earthy notes of sous-bois, truffle and autumn leaves mingle with hints of tar, faded cherry fruit, orange peel and a gentle balsamic lift, sometimes touched by walnut skin and dried herbs.
On the palate the wine is light to medium-bodied, with primary fruit largely resolved. …
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Price: £134.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1976
Giacosa Donato
Barbaresco DOC 1976 Giacosa Donato is a historic red wine from Piedmont, Italy, produced in the traditional style of the Langhe region. This bottling represents a classic expression of Nebbiolo from the mid-1970s, crafted for long aging and gradual bottle evolution over decades.
Tasting Notes:
Brick-garnet color with orange reflections. Aromas of dried rose petals, red cherry, leather, tobacco, tar, licorice, and forest floor, with subtle earthy, balsamic, and spice nuances.
Elegant and mature palate with softened tannins, balanced acidity, and layered tertiary complexity. Long, refined finish with notes of dried herbs, smoke, and aged spice. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1976
La Spinona - Pietro Berutti
The Barbaresco DOC 1976 La Spinona Pietri Berutti is a rare historic red wine from the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy. Produced in the appellation of Barbaresco, it is made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, reflecting the traditional Barbaresco style of the 1970s: structured, elegant, and designed for long, slow evolution in bottle.
Tasting notes:
The 1976 vintage is now fully mature and deeply tertiary. The nose opens with aromas of dried rose petals, sour cherry, dried plum, leather, tobacco leaf, and forest floor. With aeration, further complexity emerges, including truffle, earthy tones, dried herbs, cedarwood, and balsamic nuances. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbera d'Asti, 1976
Bersano
Barbera d’Asti DOC 1976 Bersano is a historic red wine from Piedmont, Italy, produced in the Asti area. It is made from Barbera, a traditional grape of the region known for its deep color, lively acidity, and expressive fruit character, typically vinified in a classic style with aging in large neutral casks and long bottle maturation.
Tasting Notes:
Brick-ruby color with garnet and orange reflections. Dried cherry, plum, red berries, leather, tobacco, and earthy notes. Light spice and herbal hints.
Medium body, soft tannins, still-present acidity. Smooth, gently fading finish.
Serving & Food Pairing:
Serve at 16–18°C, with light decanting if needed. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
E. Galeasso, Barolo, Piedmont
This 1976 Barolo presents a brick-garnet core with a broad tawny rim, accompanied by fine sediment typical of a fully mature Nebbiolo. The colour signals advanced tertiary development, with the primary fruit largely receded and the wine now centred on nuance and aromatic complexity.
The nose is classic old-school Barolo: dried roses, pot-pourri, tar, and leather form the backbone, complemented by cigar box, earthy mushroom, and subtle truffle notes. Hints of dried cherry, blood orange peel, balsamic lift, and a touch of menthol or anise add complexity, creating a refined, elegant bouquet without overpowering intensity. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
E. Galeasso, Barolo, Piedmont Clearance Offer | Damaged Label Was £149 Now £129
This 1976 Barolo presents a brick-garnet core with a broad tawny rim, accompanied by fine sediment typical of a fully mature Nebbiolo. The colour signals advanced tertiary development, with the primary fruit largely receded and the wine now centred on nuance and aromatic complexity.
The nose is classic old-school Barolo: dried roses, pot-pourri, tar, and leather form the backbone, complemented by cigar box, earthy mushroom, and subtle truffle notes. Hints of dried cherry, blood orange peel, balsamic lift, and a touch of menthol or anise add complexity, creating a refined, elegant bouquet without overpowering intensity. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Dott. G. Cappellano - Troglia, Barolo, Piedmont
Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape.
The 1976 Barolo Troglia from Dott. G. Cappellano displays a deep brick garnet hue with pronounced tawny highlights, indicative of advanced maturity and long bottle aging. The wine appears clear but delicate, reflecting its age and careful evolution.
The nose is highly expressive and layered, opening with dried rose petals, tar, and old leather, followed by notes of sour cherry, dried plum, and orange peel. Secondary and tertiary aromas of forest floor, dried herbs, tobacco leaf, truffle, and balsamic tones emerge gradually with aeration. …
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Price: £289.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Giordano, Barolo, Piedmont
This mature Barolo shows a deep garnet hue with pronounced brick-orange edges. The bouquet is complex and tertiary, offering dried rose, tar, leather, and forest floor alongside notes of dried cherry, tobacco, and balsamic spice. On the palate it is medium to full-bodied, with softened but still present tannins, carrying flavours of stewed red fruit, liquorice, truffle, and a hint of cedar. The finish is long, savoury, and harmonious, reflecting the classic evolution of aged Nebbiolo from a warm vintage.
Decanting: Stand upright for 2–3 days to allow sediment to settle. Decant gently through a fine strainer and allow 1–2 hours of air before serving at 16–18°C. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Pico della Mirandola
The 1976 Barolo from Pico della Mirandola shows a brick garnet color with pronounced tawny and amber hues at the rim, indicating advanced maturity. The wine appears delicate and translucent, reflecting long bottle aging and a traditionally structured Nebbiolo.
The bouquet is evolved and nuanced, offering aromas of dried rose petals, tar, and red tea, followed by dried cherry, plum skin, and hints of orange peel. With time, tertiary notes of leather, forest floor, tobacco, mushroom, dried herbs, and subtle balsamic tones unfold.
On the palate, the wine is fully resolved and graceful, with softened tannins and moderate acidity providing balance. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Cantine Prandi
The 1976 Barolo Cantine Prandi has come from the producer's historic cellars where it has laid undisturbed since bottling. It has matured to perfection and is perfect to drink now.
Barolo is a red wine produced in the Piedmont region of Italy. Made from the Nebbiolo grape, it is known for its garnet colour, intense flavours of cherry, plum, and spice, as well as its high tannin content. Barolo wines are often aged for several years, resulting in complex flavours and aromas. They are considered some of Italy's finest and most age-worthy wines.
Serving & Food Pairing:
Barolos are best served at 18ºC. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 32 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Fontanafredda
Barolo DOC 1976 Fontanafredda is a historic red wine from Piedmont, Italy, produced by the renowned estate Fontanafredda. This bottling represents a classic mid-1970s Barolo, crafted from Nebbiolo grapes in a traditional style for long-term aging and gradual development of complex tertiary aromas.
Tasting Notes:
Brick-garnet color with amber reflections. Aromas of dried cherry, rose petals, leather, tobacco, subtle tar, and earthy forest floor notes.
Full-bodied palate with softened yet structured tannins, balanced acidity, and layered tertiary complexity. Long, elegant finish with hints of dried herbs, spice, and mature fruit. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Pico della Mirandola
The Barolo DOC 1976 Pico della Mirandola is a rare historic red wine from the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy. Produced from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, it reflects the traditional Barolo style of the mid-1970s: structured, austere in youth, and designed for very long bottle aging with slow, gradual evolution into complex tertiary aromas.
Tasting notes:
The 1976 vintage is now fully mature and deeply evolved. The nose opens with aromas of dried rose petals, sour cherry, dried plum, leather, tobacco leaf, forest floor, and truffle-like earthy notes. With aeration, additional layers of dried herbs, spice, cedarwood, and balsamic nuances emerge. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Giovanni Scanavino Was £149 | Now £119- Damaged label
1976 Giovanni Scanavino Barolo DOC
Overview:
A beautifully mature expression of traditional Barolo, the 1976 Giovanni Scanavino reflects the classical Piedmontese style of the era — structured, long-lived and deeply complex with age. Now fully evolved, it offers the savoury tertiary depth, aromatic nuance and quiet austerity that define mature Nebbiolo from the Langhe.
Appearance:
Pale garnet with pronounced brick-orange evolution at the rim, showing the graceful maturity characteristic of long-aged traditional Barolo. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Marchesi di Barolo
The Barolo DOC 1976 Marchesi di Barolo 75 cl 13% is a traditional red wine from Piedmont, Italy. Produced under the Barolo DOC in the area of Barolo and bottled by Marchesi di Barolo, it is 100% Nebbiolo in a classic, structured style built for long aging.
Tasting notes:
Now fully mature and past its peak, it shows classic aged Barolo characteristics. The nose offers dried rose, leather, tobacco, dried cherry, and earthy notes like truffle and forest floor, with possible balsamic or slightly oxidative tones depending on storage.
On the palate it is light, delicate, and fully evolved. Acidity is still present but soft, tannins are resolved, and fruit has turned into dried, savory notes. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
E. Galeasso, Barolo, Piedmont Clearance Offer | Remains of Label Was £149 Now £99
This 1976 Barolo presents a brick-garnet core with a broad tawny rim, accompanied by fine sediment typical of a fully mature Nebbiolo. The colour signals advanced tertiary development, with the primary fruit largely receded and the wine now centred on nuance and aromatic complexity.
The nose is classic old-school Barolo: dried roses, pot-pourri, tar, and leather form the backbone, complemented by cigar box, earthy mushroom, and subtle truffle notes. Hints of dried cherry, blood orange peel, balsamic lift, and a touch of menthol or anise add complexity, creating a refined, elegant bouquet without overpowering intensity. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Blandys, 1976
Bual Vintage Madeira
75cl, In Individual Box
96 Points - Wine Spectator
Blandys 1976 Bual Vintage Madeira is only available in extremely limited quantities, a perfect birthday gift for anyone born in 1976.
Tasting Notes:
Dark amber with golden reflections. The nose has a very complex and characteristic bouquet. Lush with notes of toasted wood, dried fruit, vanilla-like sweet spices, saffron, ripe fruit chutney, dried leaves, and tea. The palate is very rich, smooth, and balanced, medium sweet, with a very long finish leaving notes of chutney and resinous woods such as cedar.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve slightly chilled (14–16°C) to enhance its rich, mellow character. …
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Price: £345.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Blandys, 1976
Bual Vintage Madeira in Individual Box
Half Bottle (37.5cl)
18.5/20 -Grandes Escolhas
Crafted by the renowned Blandy family, who have been producing Madeira wine since 1811, this Bual showcases the balance and longevity that Madeira wines are celebrated for. Matured in seasoned American oak casks using the traditional canteiro method, this wine has developed extraordinary depth over decades.
Tasting Notes:
This exceptional 1976 vintage from Blandy’s offers a beautifully complex bouquet of dried fruits, orange peel, toasted nuts, and a touch of smoky spice. On the palate, it’s vibrant and medium-dry, with layers of caramel, citrus zest, and saline minerality, culminating in a long, elegant finish. …
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Price: £135.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Brunello di Montalcino, 1976
La Chiesa S. Restituita
The Brunello di Montalcino DOC 1976 La Chiesa S. Restituta is a rare historic Tuscan red wine from the area of Montalcino. Produced from 100% Sangiovese (Brunello), it reflects the traditional style of Brunello in the 1970s: structured, long-lived, and built for extended bottle aging with slow aromatic evolution.
Tasting notes:
The 1976 vintage is now fully mature and deeply tertiary. The nose opens with aromas of dried cherry, sour plum, leather, tobacco leaf, dried rose petals, and forest floor. With aeration, additional layers of earth, sweet spice, dried herbs, cedarwood, and balsamic notes emerge. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Carema, 1976
Cantine Produttori del Nebbiolo di Carema
1976 Carema DOC – Cantina Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema
Overview:
A rare and mature expression of Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo, the 1976 Carema comes from one of Italy’s most distinctive and demanding wine regions. Produced from 100% Nebbiolo grown on Carema’s steep terraced vineyards, this wine reflects a style that is typically more delicate and mineral-driven than Barolo, yet equally capable of remarkable longevity. After nearly fifty years of bottle age, it offers a fascinating insight into the elegance, perfume and mountain character that define traditional Carema. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Branaire-Ducru, 1976
St Julien, 4th Growth Classification
The 1976 Château Branaire-Ducru is a fascinating example of a Bordeaux wine from a year marked by extreme weather conditions. As a Fourth Growth estate in the Saint-Julien appellation, Branaire-Ducru is known for its refined and well-balanced wines, and this vintage was shaped by an unusually hot and dry summer. The intense heat led to thick grape skins and high tannin levels, resulting in bold and structured wines across the region. However, rain during the harvest introduced some dilution in certain cases, leading to a mixed vintage overall.
Upon release, the 1976 Branaire-Ducru displayed a medium ruby hue, with aromas of ripe fruit, spicy oak, caramel, and hints of toffee. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Doisy-Vedrines, 1976
sauternes
1976 Doisy-Védrines
Overview:
A mature Sauternes from the historic Barsac appellation, the 1976 Doisy-Védrines reflects a warm, dry vintage that produced wines of generous richness, honeyed concentration and evolved complexity. Now fully mature, it offers a classical expression of aged botrytised Bordeaux with depth, softness and tertiary nuance.
Appearance:
Deep amber-gold with burnished copper tones, showing pronounced maturity and concentration consistent with long bottle ageing.
Nose:
Rich and evolved, …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau La Lagune, 1976
Medoc Grand Cru Classe
1976 Château La Lagune
Overview:
A beautifully mature expression of traditional Haut-Médoc, the 1976 Château La Lagune comes from a hot and dry Bordeaux vintage that produced rich, approachable wines with distinctive character. As a Third Growth estate, Château La Lagune has long been admired for its elegance and balance, and well-preserved bottles today offer a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of mature Left Bank claret.
Appearance:
Deep garnet in colour with brick-red highlights at the rim, reflecting nearly five decades of bottle age and graceful development. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 10 in Stock
Chateau La Mission Haut Brion, 1976
Pessac-Léognan
Level top shoulder or better
1976 Château La Mission Haut-Brion
Overview:
A mature and characterful Graves from one of the warmest and driest Bordeaux vintages of the twentieth century, the 1976 Château La Mission Haut-Brion offers a fascinating expression of this legendary estate's traditional style. Renowned for combining power, smoky complexity and longevity, La Mission Haut-Brion has produced a wine that, after nearly fifty years of ageing, displays remarkable savoury depth and tertiary complexity.
Appearance:
Deep garnet in colour with brick-red highlights at the rim, showing graceful maturity and extensive bottle development. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 24 in Stock
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1976
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
Impeccable provenance: from the Collection of Lord Rothschild at Stowell Park
Château Lafite Rothschild 1976
Vintage & Background
1976 was not one of the most consistent years in Bordeaux, but Lafite Rothschild delivered a standout example — many consider it one of the best Lafites of the 1970s. The growing season had its challenges, yet enough heat and ripeness were achieved to produce a wine that has aged remarkably well.
Appearance & Nose
In the glass the wine shows mature colouring: deep ruby with signs of brick at the rim, and a subtle amber/orange tinge beginning to show at the edges. On the nose expect classic mature Pauillac aromas — dried black fruits (blackcurrant, plum), cedarwood, cigar ash, graphite, hints of leather, mushroom, and tobacco. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1976
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe (Top Shoulder, glue banded label)
Very dark for its age; meat juice and tobacco on the nose, convincing complexity, a lot of tannin, almost some primary fruit, minerals, lovely balance, complex and very long, powerful. A hint of fruit sweetness in the finish.
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Latour, 1976
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe
Very dark for its age; meat juice and tobacco on the nose, convincing complexity, a lot of tannin, almost some primary fruit, minerals, lovely balance, complex and very long, powerful. A hint of fruit sweetness in the finish.
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Price: £445.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lynch Moussas, 1976
Pauillac 5th Growth Classification
Château Lynch-Moussas, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a storied history dating back to the 18th century. The 1976 vintage, characterized by a hot and dry growing season, produced wines that were initially approachable but not necessarily structured for long-term aging.
Tasting notes from well-preserved bottles of the 1976 Château Lynch-Moussas indicate that the wine has evolved over the decades. One such note describes the wine as having a medium-dark color, with an elegant nose featuring nutmeg spice, cedar, and cassis fruit. On the palate, the tannins are resolved, …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chateau Lynch Moussas, 1976
Pauillac 5th Growth Classification Double Magnum Bottle (297cl)
Château Lynch-Moussas, a fifth-growth estate in Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation, has a storied history dating back to the 18th century. The 1976 vintage, characterized by a hot and dry growing season, produced wines that were initially approachable but not necessarily structured for long-term aging.
Tasting notes from well-preserved bottles of the 1976 Château Lynch-Moussas indicate that the wine has evolved over the decades. One such note describes the wine as having a medium-dark color, with an elegant nose featuring nutmeg spice, cedar, and cassis fruit. On the palate, the tannins are resolved, …
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Price: £399.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, 1976
Pauillac 2me Cru Classe
1976 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
A beautifully mature Pauillac from one of Bordeaux’s most respected Second Growth estates, the 1976 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande reflects the warmth of the vintage while retaining the château’s hallmark elegance and refinement. With decades of bottle age, the wine now offers a complex and fully evolved expression of mature Left Bank Bordeaux.
The bouquet is layered and savoury, with aromas of cedarwood, tobacco leaf, leather, dried blackcurrant and forest floor complemented by hints of cigar box, spice and earthy minerality. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Chianti, 1976
Santa Lucia - Pierluigi Branca *** BIG BOTTLE OF 5,0 LITERS ***
Chianti, 1976 – Santa Lucia (Pierluigi Branca)
Imperial Format – 5.0 Litres
The 1976 vintage in Tuscany was warm and consistent, producing classically structured Chianti with firm acidity and steady ageing potential. During this period, Chianti was still defined by traditional methods — extended ageing in large oak botti and a clear emphasis on balance over overt richness. Santa Lucia, under the direction of Pierluigi Branca, reflected this restrained and regional style, crafting wines intended for gradual evolution rather than immediate display. Presented here in an impressive 5.0 litre format, this bottle represents both the historic character of 1970s Chianti and the celebratory tradition of large-format releases. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1976
Le Piazze - Piccini
This mature Chianti comes from Le Piazze, part of the historic Piccini estate in Tuscany, renowned for crafting age-worthy Sangiovese wines with elegance and finesse. The wine displays a deep ruby-red colour with garnet highlights, reflecting over forty-five years of careful maturation. On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried cherries, plum, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor. The palate is smooth and balanced, with softened tannins carrying flavours of stewed red fruits, hints of orange zest, and delicate herbal nuances. The finish is long, elegant, and harmonious, showcasing the wine’s depth, finesse, and classic Tuscan Chianti character. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dolcetto, 1976
Ovada, Cantine Tre Castelli
*** BIG BOTTLE OF 5,0 LITRES***
Cantine Tre Castelli Dolcetto – 5.0L
Overview:
A rare large-format mature Dolcetto from Piedmont’s Ovada region, this impressive 5.0-litre bottle reflects the traditional style of long-aged Dolcetto, combining evolved fruit character with earthy tertiary complexity and remarkable harmony developed over more than four decades in bottle.
Appearance:
Deep ruby-red with pronounced garnet evolution at the rim, showing graceful maturity and excellent preservation for its age and format.
Nose:
Expressive and fully mature, …
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Price: £369.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Dolcetto, 1976
Giordano
This 1976 Dolcetto from Giordano shows a fully mature, gently evolved character, shaped by decades of bottle age. The nose is subdued yet expressive, offering dried red cherry, stewed plum, and cranberry, layered with tertiary aromas of leather, autumn leaves, walnut shell, and dried flowers. A soft oxidative note recalls almond skin and old paper.
On the palate, the wine is light-bodied and fragile, with fruit firmly in the dried spectrum. Sour cherry and prune are supported by earthy, savory tones, while the tannins are fully resolved and the acidity softened, lending a delicate, almost ethereal texture. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Dolcetto d'Alba, 1976
Bersano
Dolcetto d’Alba DOC 1976 Bersano is a historic red wine from Piedmont, Italy, produced in the Alba area by the estate Bersano. It is made from Dolcetto, a traditional Piedmontese grape known for its dark fruit expression, soft structure, and early-drinking character, typically vinified in a classic style with aging in neutral vessels and long bottle maturation.
Tasting Notes:
Brick-ruby color with garnet and orange reflections. Dried black cherry, plum, red berries, leather, tobacco, and earthy notes. Light herbal and spice hints.
Medium-light body, soft tannins, moderate acidity. Smooth, gently fading finish. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Domaine de Chevalier, 1976
Graves Pessac-Leogan
Domaine de Chevalier, located in Bordeaux's Pessac-Léognan appellation, is renowned for producing both exceptional red and white wines. The 1976 vintage, now approaching five decades of maturity, offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of this esteemed estate's offerings.
Tasting Notes
Red Wine: A tasting note from 2020 describes the 1976 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge as exhibiting a soft balance and complexity, earning a score of 91 points.
Serving Suggestions
When serving a mature wine like the 1976 Domaine de Chevalier, gentle decanting is advisable to separate any sediment and allow the wine to breathe, enhancing its complex aromas and flavors. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
Donnaz, 1976
Caves Coop Donnaz
Here’s a fully original, website-ready tasting note for the Donnaz, 1976 — Caves Coopératives de Donnaz, including contextual information and the refined 2–3 day decanting instructions:
Donnaz, 1976 — Caves Coopératives de Donnaz
This mature Donnaz comes from the Caves Coopératives de Donnaz in the Valle d’Aosta, a region renowned for its steep alpine vineyards and traditionally crafted Nebbiolo-based wines (locally known as Picotendro). The wine shows a garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful ageing. On the nose, it reveals delicate aromas of dried red berries, rose petal, alpine herbs, leather, and subtle mineral notes reminiscent of mountain stone and forest floor. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Graham's
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: £385.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Grignolino, 1976
Giordano
This 1976 Grignolino from Giordano presents a delicate, fully mature expression of one of Piedmont’s most idiosyncratic varieties. The nose is light yet nuanced, offering dried strawberry, sour cherry, and red currant, followed by subtle notes of dried rose petal, white pepper, and faded spice. Gentle tertiary aromas of old paper, almond skin, and dried herbs suggest careful aging.
On the palate, the wine is very light-bodied, with high transparency and a fragile structure. The fruit has softened into dried red berry tones, supported by modest acidity and the variety’s characteristic fine, persistent tannins. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Lagrein, 1976
Kellergenossenschaft Kurtatsch
This mature Lagrein comes from Kellergenossenschaft Kurtatsch, a respected cooperative in Alto Adige known for producing characterful wines that reflect the dramatic alpine landscapes of northern Italy. Lagrein, one of the region’s most distinctive indigenous varieties, is prized for its depth of colour and robust structure. After decades of bottle ageing, this 1976 vintage shows a deep garnet-red hue with brick-toned highlights, indicative of its graceful evolution.
On the nose, the wine reveals aromas of dried blackberries, plum compote, dark chocolate, and gentle spice, layered with notes of leather, tobacco, and subtle alpine herbs. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Lessona, 1976
Aziende Agricole Sella Clearance Offer- Damaged Labels Was £89 | Now £59
Overview:
A mature and refined expression of Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo, this 1976 Lessona from Aziende Agricole Sella comes from one of the region’s most historic estates. Grown on mineral-rich, sandy soils that define the appellation’s distinctive finesse, the wine now shows the graceful evolution expected from nearly five decades of careful bottle ageing.
Appearance:
Garnet-red in colour with brick-orange reflections, showing clear tertiary development and elegant maturity.
Nose:
Delicately aromatic and complex, revealing dried red cherry, rose petal, wild strawberry and gentle spice, layered with leather, tobacco leaf and a distinctive mineral edge typical of Lessona’s terroir. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Montepulciano, 1976
d'Abruzzo, Vino del Ceppetto - Guardinani Farvhione
Here’s a fully original, website-ready tasting note for the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, 1976 — Vino del Ceppetto, Guardinani Farvhione, including contextual information and the refined 2–3 day decanting instructions:
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, 1976 — Vino del Ceppetto, Guardinani Farvhione
This mature Montepulciano d’Abruzzo comes from Vino del Ceppetto, produced by Guardinani Farvhione, a traditional Abruzzese estate celebrated for crafting rich, age-worthy wines that reflect the warmth and character of the region. The 1976 vintage displays a deep ruby-red colour with garnet highlights, showing a graceful evolution over nearly five decades. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1976
Fontanafredda
This mature Nebbiolo comes from Fontanafredda, one of Barolo’s most historic and esteemed estates, celebrated for producing elegant, age-worthy wines that express the classic structure and finesse of Nebbiolo. The wine displays a deep garnet-red colour with amber highlights, reflecting over forty-five years of careful maturation. On the nose, it offers aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is refined and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1976
Francesco Poncini
This mature Nebbiolo comes from Francesco Poncini, a historic Piedmontese producer known for crafting structured, elegant wines that showcase the classic character of Nebbiolo. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with amber highlights, reflecting over forty-five years of careful maturation.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is refined and harmonious, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange peel, hints of truffle, and cedar. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nebbiolo, 1976
Angelo Gaja - I Faggiani d'Oro
The Nebbiolo 1976 Angelo Gaja “I Faggiani d’Oro” is a rare historic red wine from the Langhe region in Piedmont, Italy. Produced by Angelo Gaja, it is made from Nebbiolo grapes and reflects the estate’s traditional production phase in the 1970s, before its full transition to the more modern and internationally recognized style of later decades.
Tasting notes:
The 1976 vintage is now fully mature and deeply tertiary. The nose opens with aromas of dried rose petals, sour cherry, dried plum, leather, tobacco leaf, forest floor, and truffle-like earthy notes. With aeration, further complexity develops, including dried herbs, spice, cedarwood, and balsamic nuances. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1976
Vietti
This mature Nebbiolo d’Alba comes from Vietti, one of the most esteemed estates in Piedmont, celebrated for producing elegant and age-worthy Nebbiolo wines that express the classic character of the Alba zone. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with amber highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful maturation.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is refined and harmonious, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange peel, hints of truffle, and cedar. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1976
Rossello - La Castella
Special Offer | Was £89 | Now £69
Offer ends 30th June
This mature Nebbiolo d’Alba comes from Rossello — La Castella, a traditional Piedmontese estate celebrated for producing elegant, structured wines that highlight the classic character of Nebbiolo from the Alba region. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with amber highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful maturation.
On the nose, it offers aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is refined and harmonious, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange peel, hints of truffle, and cedar. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Pinot Nero, 1976
Collavini
Pinot Nero 1976 Collavini is a historic red wine from Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy, produced by the estate Collavini. Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir) in this region is typically crafted in a restrained, elegant style, influenced by cooler Alpine-Adriatic conditions and focused on finesse rather than power.
The 1976 bottling reflects a traditional winemaking approach, with aging aimed at gradual bottle evolution and aromatic development over time.
Tasting Notes:
Brick-garnet color with orange reflections. Dried cherry, red berries, rose petals, and subtle orange peel.
Leather, tobacco, earthy forest floor, and light spice notes. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 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: £395.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Quinta do Noval, 1976
Colheita Port- Bottled 1994
Half Bottle (37.5cl)
1976 Quinta do Noval Colheita Tawny Port (Half Bottle)
Overview:
A beautifully mature single-harvest Colheita Port from the historic Quinta do Noval, one of the Douro Valley’s most iconic estates. The 1976 vintage has spent decades ageing in seasoned oak cask before bottling, developing the refined oxidative complexity that defines great Colheita Ports. Now fully mature, this half-bottle release offers a concentrated and elegant expression of aged Tawny-style Port at its peak.
Appearance:
Deep amber-brown with golden-brick highlights at the rim, showing extensive oxidative ageing and clarity. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Recioto, 1976
F.lli Farina, Sweet Red Wine
1976 F.lli Farina Recioto della Valpolicella
Overview:
A mature and expressive Recioto della Valpolicella from historic Veneto producer F.lli Farina, this 1976 vintage is crafted from partially dried grapes using the traditional appassimento method. The result is a rich, sweet wine with remarkable concentration and balance, now showing the graceful evolution of nearly five decades in bottle while retaining its distinctive dessert-wine character.
Appearance:
Deep ruby-red in colour with garnet highlights, reflecting mature development and long bottle ageing. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Refosco, 1976
Casa Vinicola S. Osvaldo Double Magnum Bottle (300cl)
1976 Casa Vinicola S. Osvaldo Refosco (Double Magnum 3.0L)
Overview:
A rare and mature Refosco from historic Friulian producer Casa Vinicola S. Osvaldo, this 1976 double magnum (3.0L) shows the exceptional ageing potential of large-format bottles. Produced from the indigenous Refosco grape, it reflects the traditional style of Friuli: structured in youth, deeply savoury with age, and now fully evolved after nearly five decades in bottle. The magnum format has contributed to a notably slow, graceful development, preserving freshness alongside tertiary complexity. …
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Remoissenet Pere and Fils, 1976
Premier Cru Les Gravieres, Santenay, Burgundy
1976 Santenay
Overview:
A mature red Burgundy from the Côte de Beaune, the 1976 Santenay comes from a warm vintage that produced accessible, early-maturing styles. Now fully evolved, it shows the graceful, tertiary expression of aged Pinot Noir, with softened fruit and a gentle savoury complexity.
Appearance:
Light garnet in colour with brick-orange highlights at the rim, showing full maturity and delicate evolution.
Nose:
Evolved and expressive, revealing red cherry, dried strawberry and cranberry, with rose petal, tea leaf and subtle umami savoury notes. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Rioja, 1976
Faustino Martinez- Reserva
1976 Faustino Martinez Rioja Reserva
Overview:
A mature Rioja Reserva from historic producer Faustino Martinez, this 1976 vintage reflects the traditional style of classic Rioja winemaking, where extended oak ageing and long bottle maturation shape a wine of refinement and tertiary complexity. Predominantly Tempranillo-based, it now shows the evolved character expected from a well-aged Reserva from this era.
Appearance:
Deep garnet-brick in colour with amber reflections at the rim, showing full maturity and extended evolution. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Riviera del Garda Rosso, 1976
Zuliani Emilio
The Riviera del Garda 1976 Zuliani Emilio is a rare historic white wine from northern Italy, produced in the area of Riviera del Garda. It reflects traditional winemaking styles typical of the 1970s in the Lake Garda region, where white wines were often crafted for local consumption, emphasizing simplicity, freshness, and subtle evolution over time.
Tasting notes:
The 1976 vintage is now fully mature, showing clear tertiary and gently oxidative development. The nose reveals aromas of dried pear, yellow apple, chamomile, hay, almond, and light honeyed notes. With air, additional nuances of wax, dried herbs, and wet stone minerality may appear. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Sandeman
50 Year Old Tawny Port
***95 Points- GOLD- Decanter 2023***
Beautiful pale tawny in colour. The 50-Year-Old Tawny is exceptionally pronounced and complex in aroma profile. Intense aromas of dried fruits, roasted walnuts, toffee and spice burst out of the glass. Velvety smooth on the palate, with a bright acidity keeping the decadent flavours on the straight and narrow and all culminating in a deliciously lingering finish.
There are few more iconic images in the world of wine than the ‘Don’, the logo created for the Sandeman family in 1928 by George Massiot Brown. The cape was modelled on the attire worn by university students in Porto, while the wide-brimmed hat was a nod to the family’s presence in Jerez. …
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Price: £289.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Spanna, 1976
Umberto Fiore Special Offer | Was £99 | Now £75
1976 Umberto Fiore Spanna
Overview:
A mature Spanna from historic Piedmontese producer Umberto Fiore, this 1976 vintage is made from the local Nebbiolo clone traditionally known as Spanna. Now approaching five decades of age, it shows the elegant, tertiary expression typical of well-aged Alto Piemonte Nebbiolo, with lifted aromatics and refined savoury complexity.
Appearance:
Deep garnet in colour with brick-orange highlights at the rim, reflecting slow and graceful maturation.
Nose:
Evolved and aromatic, revealing dried red cherry, rose petal and redcurrant, layered with leather, tobacco leaf and gentle spice. …
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Price: £75.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Spanna, 1976
Santachiara - Antoniolo
This mature Spanna comes from Santachiara, part of the esteemed Antoniolo estate in Piedmont, celebrated for producing structured and elegant Nebbiolo-based wines that showcase the classic character of the region. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful bottle ageing.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is refined and harmonious, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Spanna, 1976
Dellavalle
Spanna 1976 Dellavalle è un vino rosso storico dell’Alto Piemonte, prodotto dalla cantina Dellavalle. Con “Spanna” si indica localmente il Nebbiolo, spesso interpretato in stile tradizionale nelle zone di Gattinara e aree limitrofe, dove il vitigno esprime un profilo più austero, fresco e minerale rispetto alle Langhe.
Le versioni di questa epoca seguono generalmente vinificazioni classiche: fermentazioni tradizionali, affinamento in grandi botti di rovere neutro e lunga evoluzione in bottiglia.
Tasting Notes:
Colore granato mattone con riflessi aranciati. Ciliegia secca, rosa appassita, lampone e piccoli frutti rossi. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Spanna, 1976
Valsesia
Spanna 1976 Valsesia è un vino rosso storico dell’Alto Piemonte, prodotto nell’area della Valsesia, una delle zone montane e prealpine dove il Nebbiolo (localmente chiamato Spanna) esprime uno stile più fresco, teso e minerale rispetto alle Langhe.
La Valsesia fa parte del più ampio mosaico del nord Piemonte, caratterizzato da suoli acidi, forte escursione termica e viticoltura spesso eroica su colline e pendii, che contribuisce a vini di grande finezza e struttura nervosa.
Il 1976 è interpretato in stile tradizionale, con fermentazioni classiche, affinamento in grandi botti neutre e lunga evoluzione in bottiglia. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Taylor Fladgate, 1976
Single Harvest Colheita Port
1976 Taylor single Harvest / Colheita
Taylor’s is renowned for holding one of the largest reserves of very old, cask-aged Ports, giving them unrivalled access to rare and exceptional Single Harvest releases. Each of these Ports comes from a single vintage and is slowly matured to peak perfection in seasoned oak casks, proudly carrying its harvest year on the label. Every year, Taylor’s offers a strictly limited release of a Single Harvest Port aged for 50 years — highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. The latest release in this prestigious series is the superb 1976 Single Harvest: a unique opportunity to own and enjoy a perfectly aged Port from this landmark year. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Torricella, 1976
Trebbiano, Zuliani Emilio
The Trebbiano della Torricella 1976 Zuliani Emilio is a rare historic white wine from central Italy, produced in a traditional style typical of older Trebbiano-based winemaking. It reflects a period when Trebbiano was often crafted for longevity and regional expression rather than modern aromatic intensity.
Tasting notes:
The 1976 vintage is now fully mature and evolved, showing a clear tertiary profile. The nose opens with aromas of dried apple, candied citrus peel, chamomile, hay, almond skin, and subtle honeyed notes. With aeration, deeper nuances of wax, dried herbs, and earthy undertones may emerge. …
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Price: £59.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Maynard's Port
50 Year Old Tawny Port in Decanter
Exclusive to VWP
The Maynard's 50 year old tawny is our latest addition to our 50 year old Port line-up. Maynard's is renowned for its excellent quality at outstanding value and this 50 year old gem is no exception! This is also a UK exclusive for VWP.
Named after the first established English Port wine shipper in Oporto, Walter Maynard, this aged Port has been blended from historic stocks of tawny Port to give an average age of 50 years and is released under the new 50 year old tawny Port category.
Presented in a decanter, this is a powerful port with complex nuttiness aromas in harmony with spicy notes, warm roasted coffee and cinnamon hints from the long contact with oak wood during the ageing process. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Chateau Clos L'Eglise, 1976
Pomerol
The 1976 Clos de l'Église is a wine from the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France. Pomerol is renowned for its Merlot-driven wines that exhibit richness, depth, and finesse. The 1976 vintage, while not among the top Bordeaux vintages, offered ripe and approachable wines due to a very warm and dry growing season, leading to earlier-maturing wines with softer structures.
Wine Overview
Clos de l'Église is a respected estate in Pomerol, producing small quantities of wines that highlight the appellation’s signature elegance. The 1976 vintage is likely composed of:
Merlot (dominant): Providing lush, ripe fruit flavors and softness. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: Out of Stock
Chateau Clos L'Eglise, 1976
Pomerol
The 1976 Clos de l'Église is a wine from the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux, France. Pomerol is renowned for its Merlot-driven wines that exhibit richness, depth, and finesse. The 1976 vintage, while not among the top Bordeaux vintages, offered ripe and approachable wines due to a very warm and dry growing season, leading to earlier-maturing wines with softer structures.
Wine Overview
Clos de l'Église is a respected estate in Pomerol, producing small quantities of wines that highlight the appellation’s signature elegance. The 1976 vintage is likely composed of:
Merlot (dominant): Providing lush, ripe fruit flavors and softness. …
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Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1976
Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe (High-shoulder)
Mahogany core with deep brick rim. The nose is actually better than I anticipated with some dusty black fruits, cedar a touch of game, but it certainly lacks vigour and cohesion. The palate is a little tawdry, slightly hollow with an cooked character that jars against some obvious green berries that found themselves fermenting. Linear towards the dry finish, moderate length.
Château Mouton Rothschild, nestled in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France, is among the most esteemed wine estates globally, celebrated for its rich history and exceptional red wines. Founded in the 19th century, …
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Fonseca Port, 1976
Guimaraens Vintage Port
1976 Fonseca Guimaraens Vintage Port
A beautifully mature Vintage Port from Fonseca’s Guimaraens label, the 1976 vintage has evolved into a wonderfully refined and expressive wine. Produced in years when a full Fonseca declaration was not made, Guimaraens Vintage Ports are renowned for offering excellent ageing potential while displaying the rich, opulent house style associated with Fonseca.
Now fully mature, the wine opens with complex aromas of dried black fruits, figs, walnut, cocoa, spice and cedarwood, layered with notes of tobacco leaf, leather and dark chocolate. With time in the glass, subtle hints of orange peel and earthy minerality emerge, adding further depth and elegance. …
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Grignolino, 1976
Bersano - HALF BOTTLE of 50cl
Grignolino d’Asti DOC 1976 Bersano is a historic red wine from Piedmont, Italy, produced in the Asti area by the estate Bersano. It is made from Grignolino, a traditional Piedmontese grape known for its pale color, firm tannic grip, and delicate aromatic profile, typically vinified in a light, traditional style with minimal extraction and aging in neutral vessels.
Tasting Notes:
Light brick-ruby color with orange hues. Dried cherry, red currant, rose petals, and subtle herbal notes. Light earthy and spice tones.
Light body, fine tannins, still-present acidity. Elegant, delicate, fading finish. …
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Price: £39.00
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