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1977 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 1977-vintage-port
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1977 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1977 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!

Overall, the 1977 vintage was far from great. The top reds, fortified and dessert wines from the best regions and producers should still be drinking well but careful research is still advisable.


Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:

  • Taylors Port 1977 Vintage Port
  • Palmer Port 1977 Single Harvest Tawny Port
  • Barbera dAlba 1977 Brero
  • Barolo 1977 Barone Stabilini
  • Chateau Latour 1977 Pauillac 1st Growth Classification

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    Bordeaux: Poor weather throughout the growing season in Bordeaux led to a very small crop of thin, light 1977 wines, most of which were drunk within a few years of the vintage. As a result, wines originating from this vintage are rare.
     
    Italian: 1977 was a good vintage for Italian wines. Top regions such as Tuscany and Piedmont produced rich, full bodied wines - they are now fully mature but will still make good drinking today.
     
    Portugal: The 1977 was a classic vintage, declared by all the major port houses. Even after more than thirty years, the ports are only just becoming approachable and will last for many more decades. The port wines are concentrated, complex, well structured and balanced. Marked by strong tannins, these wines have great finesse and staying power. A 1977 port would make a brilliant wine gift for a birthday, special occasion or anniversary!
     

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    Chianti, 1977

    Fattoria la Torre
    Clearance Offer- Faded labels
    Was £79 | Now £45

    Chianti, situated in Tuscany in central Italy, is home to probably the best-known and most iconic of all Italian wines. Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano are primarily made with Sangiovese grape whereas the Vernaccia grape is the basis of the white Vernaccia di San Gimignano.
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    Price: £45.00
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    Cirò, 1977

    Cantina Soc di Torre Melissa
    Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £69 | Now £32.50

    The Ciro has a pale ruby colour. Has an elegant bouquet in which they differ floral and fruity notes: rose, maraschino cherry, red fruit and hints of iodine on a rhubarb and sweet spices. The palate has a right to the body weight in balance and freshness, is intense and soft with a lingering fruity finish.
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    Price: £32.50
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    Cossart Gordon Madeira, 1977

    Terrantez Madeira

    Cossart Gordon Frasqueira Vintage Madeiras are aged in cask for a minimum of 20 years before being bottled under the supervision of the Madeira Wine Institute. The Frasqeiras then receive an additional two years bottle ageing before release. Madeira is a complex, interesting wine and is made in virtually every vintage. Due to the unique estufagem aging process Madeira is one of the longest-lived wines and also improves for days after opening, but will keep, once opened, for a month and more in a decanter. It makes an ideal wedding or anniversary present. Cossart Gordon Frasqueira-Vintage Madeiras continually fetch the very highest prices at international fine wine auctions.
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    Price: £289.00
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    Croft Port, 1977

    Vintage Port

    Croft, 1977 Vintage Port

    Vintage & Background
    The 1977 vintage ranks among the greatest Port vintages of the 20th century, producing wines of exceptional depth, structure, and longevity. Croft, one of the oldest and most historic Port houses (est. 1588), crafted a particularly elegant and expressive wine in this year, known for its rich fruit, balance, and graceful evolution over time. Now with nearly five decades of age, it offers a rare chance to experience a fully mature classic from this legendary vintage.

    Appearance & Nose
    Brick-garnet in colour with a gently fading rim, the wine shows its maturity beautifully.
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    Price: £119.00
    Stock: 17 in Stock

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    Crozes-Hermitage, 1977

    Moillard

    Now entering its fifth decade, a mature Crozes‑Hermitage Moillard typically presents a pale garnet hue with tawny edges. Expect secondary and tertiary aromas—perhaps subtle autumnal notes like dried cherry, forest floor, leather, and earth. On the palate: medium-bodied, with softened tannins and delicate fruit flavors. The character is likely gentle, savoury, and nuanced—charming in its nostalgic authenticity, rather than a tour de force.
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    Price: £59.95
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    Dolcetto d'Alba, 1977

    Salvano Saverio

    A native black grape variety of Northern Italy grown almost exclusively in the provinces of Cuneo and Alessandria in Piedmont. It is relatively easy to cultivate, although it is susceptible to fungal diseases. It ripens before Barbera and Nebbiolo and is often grown in high north-facing sites which would be unsuitable for Nebbiolo. The finest Dolcetto wines come from grapes grown on soils rich with white marls, especially those found on the right bank of the River Tauro. The wines generally are low in tannins and acidity and are usually fruity and fragrant, often with hints of almonds.
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    Price: £59.00
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    Dow's, 1977

    Vintage Port- MAGNUM
    Presented in Dows Wooden Gift Case

    Please note that this is a rare magnum format (1.5 L)
    Medium cranberry red center and slight bricking on the edge. Intoxicating floral fragrance that filled the room, during its nine hour decant; accented by anise, plum and raspberry notes and a bit of spirit. Fresh, fleshy grape, dark cherry and fig flavors melded with underpinnings of licorice, chocolate and warming spirit. It's developing into a stunning middle-aged Port at 34 years of age, with little signs of nearing peak yet. Rich and multi-faceted, smooth and velvety ... even more so the second day it was opened. The acidity was near perfect and the tannins are tame but omnipresent; while the finish was spicy, warm and extremely long.
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    Price: £325.00
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    Dow's, 1977

    Vintage Port

    1977 Dow’s – Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal)

    A heralded vintage from a house famed for drier, more structured Ports—now in magnificent, mature form. Deep garnet shading to tawny at the rim. The nose is complex and classical: black cherry liqueur and plum compote, fig and date, orange peel, cacao and espresso, with violets, cedar, mint/eucalyptus and warm spice.

    Silken yet authoritative on the palate. Sweet dark fruit and kirsch glide over lively acidity; the once-firm Dow’s tannins are now velvety and seamless. Layers of walnut, dark chocolate, licorice and clove lead to a long, tapering finish of cocoa and candied citrus.
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    Price: £129.00
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    Ferreira, 1977

    Vintage port

    Reviews
    Very pale mahogany red, watery in texture and weak rim. On the nose are cranberries and brown sugar with just a touch of sweet pea perfume. Wonderful sweetness in the mouth, with golden sultanas over the tart dried cranberries. The tartness is lovely and balances out the sweetness of the wine very well. There is so much complexity in the mid-palate that you can hold this wine in your mouth for ages, but eventually you have to swallow. And when you do there is an explosion of flavour which, after a brief flare of heat, works itself into a very long black licorice and aniseed aftertaste.
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    Price: £169.00
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    Fonseca Port, 1977

    Vintage Port
    Excellent provenance
    Unlabelled

    Fonseca is one of the great port lodges, producing the most exotic and most complex port. If Fonseca lacks the sheer weight and power of a Taylor, Dow or Warre, or the opulent sweetness and intensity of a Graham, it excels in its magnificently complex, intense bouquet of plummy, cedary, spicy fruit and long, broad, expansive flavors. With its lush, seductive character, one might call it the Pomerol of Vintage ports. When it is young, it often loses out in blind tastings to the heavier, weightier, more tannic wines, but I always find myself upgrading my opinion of Fonseca after it has had 7-10 years of age.
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    Price: £189.00
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    Freisa, 1977

    Marchesi di Barolo
    Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £69 | Now £35

    Freisa is an indigenous Italian red wine grape variety grown in the Piedmont region of north-west Italy, primarily in the Monferrato and Langhe areas, but also further north in the provinces of Turin and Biella. Freisa is a vigorous and productive grape vine with round, blue-black berries and with bunches growing in an elongated shape.
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    Price: £35.00
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    Gattinara, 1977

    Fratelli Berteletti
    Clearance Offer | Was £149 | Now £55

    Gattinara is a red Italian wine produced from Nebbiolo grapes grown within the boundaries of the commune of Gattinara which is located in the hills in the north of the province of Vercelli, northwest of Novara in the Piedmont region. The wine is made from a minimum of 90% Nebbiolo grapes and is renowned for its longevity. Notes: a meaty, chunky wine with a subtle, clean nose. Hints of tar and bark, with undertones of cherries and rose petals. Light tannins.
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    Price: £55.00
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    Gould Campbell, 1977

    Vintage Port

    Discover the understated elegance and enduring power of the 1977 Gould Campbell Vintage Port, a hidden jewel among classic Douro vintages. Celebrated as one of the finest vintages of the 20th century, 1977 produced ports with incredible structure and longevity. Gould Campbell, though less known than some of its famous neighbors, has quietly earned a devoted following for its rich, concentrated style and remarkable balance. Now, after nearly five decades of patient aging, this wine offers an unforgettable glimpse into a truly historic year.

    From the very first pour, the 1977 Gould Campbell dazzles with its deep ruby color, still vibrant and surprisingly youthful.
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    Price: £119.00
    Stock: 7 in Stock

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    Graham's Port, 1977

    Vintage Port
    WAS £145 Early Bird Offer £119

    Graham’s, 1977 Vintage Port

    Vintage & Background
    The 1977 vintage is recognised as one of the defining years of the 20th century for Port – a classic declared vintage that produced wines of immense depth, power, and longevity. Graham’s, renowned for its rich and opulent house style, crafted a benchmark wine in 1977 that remains one of the finest expressions of the year. Sourced from top vineyards including Quinta dos Malvedos, this Port has spent nearly five decades evolving into a beautifully mature yet still vibrant wine.

    Appearance & Nose
    Deep garnet core with a gently tawny rim, showing superb colour for its age.
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    Price: £119.00
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    I Piani, 1977

    Sella & Mosca
    Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £80 | Now £45

    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
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    Price: £45.00
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    Merlot, 1977

    G. Ferlat

    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.
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    Price: £69.00
    Stock: 3 in Stock

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    Montepulciano, 1977

    d'Abruzzo, Tenuta del Priore Dolla
    Clearance Offer Was £79 | Now £59

    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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    Price: £59.00
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    Montepulciano, 1977

    d'Abruzzo, Rubino Colle Secco
    Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £90 | Now £55

    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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    Price: £55.00
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    Montepulciano, 1977

    d'Abruzzo, Rosso della Quercia - Casa Canditella

    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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    Price: £69.00
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    Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 1977

    Casal Thaulero

    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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    Price: £79.00
    Stock: 2 in Stock

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    Morgan Port, 1977

    Vintage Port

    The 1977 Morgan Vintage Port is a classic port from an outstanding vintage. The 1977 Morgan is drinking well and offers exceptionally good value.
    Quite heavy, with flavours of tobacco and pencil box. Not overly sweet. At its best now but will hold for 5 years+
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    Price: £129.00
    Stock: 6 in Stock

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    Nebbiolo, 1977

    Terre del Barolo - MAGNUM BOTTLE of 1,5 Liters

    The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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    Price: £99.00
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    Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1977

    G. Troglia
    Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £67

    The Nebbiolo has a lovely earthy bouquet. The nose has cherries, dark cherries, tar and slight dried rose notes. Complex and layered. Nice acidity. Medium tannins still present. Cherries on the palate too. Nice finish. Great food wine. Nebbiolo is a fickle grape famed as much for its pale appearance as for its tannic character and produces some of the most perfumed and richly flavored wines. Though generally only medium-bodied, the wines possess rose and anise scented aromatics and deep flavors of cherry, orange peel and subtle green herb tones.
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    Price: £67.00
    Stock: 1 in Stock

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    Nobile di Montepulciano, 1977

    Fassatti
    Clearance Offer | Was £79 Special Offer £39

    Nobile di Montepulciano is a red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita status produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montepulciano, Italy. The wine is made primarily from the Sangiovese grape varietal (known locally as Prugnolo gentile) (minimum 70%), blended with Canaiolo Nero (10%–20%) and small amounts of other local varieties such as Mammolo. The wine is aged for 2 years (at least 1 year in oak barrels); three years if it is a riserva.
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    Price: £39.00
    Stock: 5 in Stock

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    Offley Port, 1977

    Vintage Port

    This firm and fruity port from the excellent 1977 vintage is delightful with a medium deep rim, a powerful bouquet with rich, intense jammy fruit, cherry and plum. Also, like rum soaked raisins. There is good cocoa and cherry on the palate, nice white pepper and a lot of tobacco and mint on the finish.


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    Price: £119.00
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