1957 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1957 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1957 vintage, our top recommendations and region reports. Scroll down to see all of our wines currently available. If you cannot find what you are looking for please call us on 01425 837177 or Contact Us. We would love to help you with your wine choice! A Wine or Port from this year would make an extremely rare 68 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary this year.
For Bordeaux, the 1957 vintage generally created highly acidic wines capable of aging. Some were exceptional, but others lacked richness; however there still may be some worth drinking. Italy enjoyed an exceptional vintage and there likely to still be some Barolos and Brunellos drinking very well. Port was good but went undeclared.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: A very good vintage. A cold summer led to a small crop and wines that had extremely high acidity. The high acidity has enabled the wines to last well beyond later, more celebrated, vintages. Well-stored examples of 1957 wines will still be very drinkable now.
Italian: The 1957 Italian vintage was a strong candidate for the ‘vintage of the decade’ in what was a run of solid vintages between 1954 and 1958. The main regions of Tuscany and Piedmont produced rich, full bodied wines. The 1957 wines are mature, but heavy-weights such as Brunello and Barolos will still keep for many years to come. These would make a brilliant wine gift for a birthday or anniversary celebration this year.
Portugal: The 1957 was a good vintage, although not generally declared. 1957 Port wines are very difficult to get hold of due to the tiny production.
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Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1957
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe
Classifications often fail to reflect the current state of a chateau, and that's certainly the case for this Pauillac Fifth Growth. Chateau Lynch-Bages makes rich, powerful, full-bodied wines capable of long life.
Very cedary and "old style". Remarkable. It has lost all its hardness. Liquorice and cinnamon. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
Château Lynch-Bages is an iconic wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as one of the leading producers of exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 100 hectares, …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1957
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe Very Top Shoulder Part of label missing but vintage legible
Classifications often fail to reflect the current state of a chateau, and that's certainly the case for this Pauillac Fifth Growth. Chateau Lynch-Bages makes rich, powerful, full-bodied wines capable of long life.
Very cedary and "old style". Remarkable. It has lost all its hardness. Liquorice and cinnamon. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
Château Lynch-Bages is an iconic wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as one of the leading producers of exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 100 hectares, …
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Price: £385.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1957
Pauillac 5me Cru Classe, Bordeaux Mid Shoulder Level
Classifications often fail to reflect the current state of a chateau, and that's certainly the case for this Pauillac Fifth Growth. Chateau Lynch-Bages makes rich, powerful, full-bodied wines capable of long life.
Very cedary and "old style". Remarkable. It has lost all its hardness. Liquorice and cinnamon. Serena Sutcliffe, MW
Château Lynch-Bages is an iconic wine estate located in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux, France. With a history dating back to the 18th century, the estate has established itself as one of the leading producers of exceptional red wines. Encompassing approximately 100 hectares, …
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Price: £299.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Chianti, 1957
Melini
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: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
D'Oliveiras Madeira, 1957
Old wine Madeira
Madeira is made on the volcanic island of the same name, situated in the Atlantic ocean some 400 miles off the North African coast. This sub-tropical island was discovered in 1419 by the Portuguese. Madeira is the Portuguese word for wood or timber. This sweet, amber-tinged Madeira, has keen acidity and a long and mellow finish, with a certain delicacy.
Intense, nutty, mildly sweet. Lots of decanting time is needed to deepen and smooth out the rough edges.
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Price: £425.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Feuerheerd Port, 1957
Vintage Port
Feuerheerd is a historic Port house with a rich legacy in the production of high-quality Ports. Founded in 1815 by Dietrich Matthias Feuerheerd, a German merchant, the house has been known for producing well-crafted Ports that are often praised for their balance, elegance, and approachable style.
History and Background:
Founding: Feuerheerd was established in 1815 in Porto, Portugal. Dietrich Matthias Feuerheerd was instrumental in setting up the business, which became recognized for its Ports, particularly in the British market.
Ownership: Over the years, the company changed hands several times. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Grignolino, 1957
Calissano
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £119 | Now £80
The Grignolino wines have a light ruby red color, tending to orange with aging. Have a characteristic odor and delicate in the mouth are dry, slightly tannic, bitter pleasant, with a characteristic aftertaste.
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Price: £80.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Recioto, 1957
Castello d'Illasi - Masi
"Recioto," as in "Recioto della Valpolicella," refers to a dessert wine made from grapes that were dried on mats after picking. This process turns the grapes closer to raisins, concentrating the flavors. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Sandeman, 1957
Vintage Port
The rare 1957 Sandeman Vintage Port has an attractive red colour, firm centre and pale rim. Empty nose. Nice body and texture, quite thick. Sweet and attractive palate, lots of late red cherry and gentle acidity. Warm, spicy and fruity finish of great length. (Review on the Port Forum)
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Price: £495.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Spanna, 1957
Berteletti
Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £139 | Now £89
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Spanna has often been cited by wine experts as one of Italy’s greatest ageing wines. Spanna’s longevity can be attributed, at least in part, to the addition of smaller amounts of less tannic, more acidic grape varieties. Tasting notes: The nose opens up beautifully after about an hour and the wine has gorgeous ripe and sweet fruit, nice acidity, and perfectly softened tannins.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Tokaji, 1957
Aszu, 6 Puttonyos Monimpex - Azzu (Half litre, 50cl)
Hungary’s most famous dessert wine is Tokaji the legendary sweet elixir. It can only be spoken in the superlative about this wine, as it is a medicine, a real nectar. The name Tokaji (which is of Protected Designation of Origin) is used for labeling wines from this wine district. The location of the region has a unique climate, beneficial to this particular viniculture, due to the protection of the nearby mountains, long warm autumns and mists that come in from the River Bodrog, creating perfect conditions for noble rot. Creating the botrytised ('aszú') grapes for which the region is famous. A wonderful sweet wine from this renowned producer. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Delaforce Port, 1957
Vintage Port - Supplied with Plain Labels
About Delaforce
Delaforce’s long history and dedication to producing high-quality port have made it a respected name in the industry. Now under the ownership of Real Companhia Vehla, their continued innovation and adherence to tradition ensure that they remain a prominent player in the world of port wine.
Delaforce was founded in 1868 by George Henry Delaforce, who came from a family with a long tradition in the wine trade. The company quickly established itself as a prominent producer of port wine, gaining a reputation for quality and craftsmanship. Delaforce remained a family-run business for many years, with subsequent generations continuing the founder's legacy. …
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Price: £395.00
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Niepoort Port, 1957
Colheita Port
"A green rim with a tawny core, sediment too. A deep, spicy nose shows dried spice and fleshy tamarind. In the mouth, it’s very concentrated, spicy and lively, with liquorice and darker treacle toffee notes. There’s a trace of bitterness to its slightly spirity finish, but it’s deliciously spicy with plenty of vigour." Sarah Amhed, The Wine Detective
An independent family business since 1842, through five generations. With the position of "niche player", Niepoort's mission is to maintain the production of distinctive ports and Douro wines, combining centuries-old tradition with innovation. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: Out of Stock