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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. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 48 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.


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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    Gattinara, 1977

    Fratelli Dellavalle
    Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £89 | Now £35.90

    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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    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
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    Graham's Port, 1977

    Vintage Port

    The 1977 Graham's vintage port is a stunning example of a fully declared vintage. Intense candied fruit aromas intermingle with cinnamon and clove spice leading to a palate of sweet jammy figs and milk chocolate notes. A fine port with long lingering finish that is ready for drinking now but, obviously as with all great ports, has many years ahead of it.

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    Price: £139.00
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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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    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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    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
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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

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    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
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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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    Quarles Harris, 1977

    Vintage Port

    ***18/20, Jancis Robinson***

    Healthy ruby with a brick rim. Quite subtle already; there is some perceptible evolution of colour and flavour here. Mineral rather than fruit flavours dominate. Very big and full. Very, very sweet indeed - in fact I thought it was from a Portuguese house. This wine delivers a pretty good combination of power, interest and, especially, sweetness. This is not a wine to be ignored! But it's a very particular style....without enormous tannic reserves. Jancis Robinson
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    Price: £119.00
    Stock: 8 in Stock

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    Quarto Vecchio, 1977

    Castello di Bevilacqua

    The 1977 Quarto Vecchio from Castello di Bevilacqua is a captivating piece of Italian winemaking history, offering the chance to experience a mature, cellar-aged wine from a truly distinctive producer. Castello di Bevilacqua, with its roots in medieval Veneto, is known for crafting wines that reflect both regional tradition and artisanal dedication. This bottling from the celebrated 1977 vintage—now approaching half a century in age—offers not just a drink, but an evocative journey back in time.

    In the glass, the wine displays a deep, burnished brick-red core with amber reflections, characteristic of its long evolution in bottle.
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    Price: £59.00
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    Rosso, 1977

    Barletta Eraclio - Torriccila di Enrico Tannoja

    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: £89.00
    Stock: 6 in Stock

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    Rosso Colline Luchesi, 1977

    Alberto Bertolli

    The 1977 Rosso Colline Lucchesi from Alberto Bertolli is a rare and fascinating example of mature Tuscan winemaking, offering a glimpse into the style and character of a wine that has quietly aged for nearly five decades. Produced in the hills surrounding Lucca—an area known for its charming, traditional blends of Sangiovese and local varietals—this bottle represents both regional heritage and the dedication of a small-scale, artisanal producer. The 1977 vintage in Tuscany was warm and generous, producing wines with richness, depth, and the capacity for graceful ageing.

    In the glass, this mature red reveals a brick-garnet core fading to a tawny rim, a visual hallmark of long bottle ageing.
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    Price: £69.00
    Stock: 2 in Stock

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    Royal Oporto, 1977

    Quinta do Corval Vintage Port

    This fine 1977 vintage port has a pale red color with a huge rim. It has a lovely balanced and elegant floral nose, with very little red berry fruit remaining. The palate is well structured and in balance, with malt and some background coffee. Probably at its best now, will hold.
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    Price: £119.00
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    Royal Oporto, 1977

    Real Companhia - Velha Vintage Port

    This fine 1977 vintage port has a pale red color with a huge rim. It has a lovely balanced and elegant floral nose, with very little red berry fruit remaining. The palate is well structured and in balance, with malt and some background coffee. Probably at its best now, will hold.
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    Price: £119.00
    Stock: 18 in Stock

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    Warre's Vintage Port, 1977

    Vintage Port

    1977 Warres Vintage Port is rich and highly concentrated, it has evolved into to open into a superb Port. Fragrant cassis and prunes nose, fleshy texture, loaded with ripe berry flavours, mellow tannins and a lush fruity finish. Powerful, yet impressively balanced. The 1977s have reached the middle stage of what will prove to be a long and distinguished life. Hugely enjoyable now and it will only get better.

    The 1977 Warre Vintage Port was served by Her Majesty the Queen to the Chinese Premier at the State Banquet in 2015.

    "This house makes rather restrained yet rich, flavourful vintage port.
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    Price: £129.00
    Stock: 6 in Stock

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    Warre's Vintage Port, 1977

    Vintage Port MAGNUM
    In Warre's Presentation Case

    Rich and highly concentrated, it has evolved into to open into a superb Port. Fragrant cassis and prunes nose, fleshy texture, loaded with ripe berry flavours, mellow tannins and a lush fruity finish. Powerful, yet impressively balanced. The 1977s have reached the middle stage of what will prove to be a long and distinguished life. Hugely enjoyable now and it will only get better.


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    "This house makes rather restrained yet rich, flavourful vintage port. Their vintage ports seem slow to develop, and have a unique mineral-scented character that gives them their own complexity and style.
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    Price: £375.00
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    Barolo, 1977

    Fontanafredda, Barolo, Piedmont

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Barolo, 1977

    Giovanni Scanavino

    Barolo is known as the 'king of wines' and is made from the Nebbiolo grape. Heady aromas of rose, leather, vanilla, cherry, pepper, cranberry, strawberry. Fruits are perfectly knitted with the tannins and acidity. It's a powerful wine but remarkably subtle. Don't underestimate it and certainly serve it with food to show at it's best. Nebbiolo has naturally high tannins and acidity, so it will take on full-flavoured, rich foods no problem at all.
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    Price: £99.00
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    Blandys, 1977

    Terrantez Vintage Madeira
    97 Points - Wine Spectator
    37.5cl Half Bottle
    PLEASE ALLOW 10 DAYS FOR DELIVERY

    Blandy's, a family-run winery since 1811, is renowned for its dedication to Madeira wine traditions. The Terrantez 1977 was aged for 38 years in seasoned American oak casks using the traditional canteiro method, beginning in the warm attic floors of their Funchal lodge and gradually moving to cooler levels over time. This careful ageing process has resulted in a wine of remarkable complexity and elegance.

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    This distinguished 1977 vintage from Blandy’s presents a vibrant bouquet of dried citrus, roasted peach, tropical fruits, marzipan, and flan. Subtle smoky nuances, reminiscent of peat, intertwine with truffle and forest floor elements, leading to an exceptionally fresh and pure finish.
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    Price: £120.00
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    Smith Woodhouse, 1977

    Vintage Port

    Dark fruit notes of blackberries and black cherries combine with a thick silky texture and ripe tannins to make this a port to savour as it matures.
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    Price: £119.00
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1977

    Vintage Port
    Remains of label

    The 1977 Taylor's Vintage Port is an incredible wine from an outstanding vintage. Great plum red, vibrant. Fresh nose, clean fruit with delicate floral notes. A wine with great complexity of fruit – berry and spice, dense, luscious and concentrated, yet with a soft, delicate finish which belies the inner strength.

    Reviews:
    Robert Parker writes.... "This house must certainly be the Latour of Portugal. Their ports are remarkably backward yet still impressive when young. Of all the vintage ports, those of Taylor need the longest time to mature and even when fully mature seem to have an inner strength and firmness that keep them going for decades.
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    Price: £149.00
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