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1969 Wine and Port Vintage

Vintage Summary and Recommendations: 1969-port-wine
Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1969 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1969 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!

The end of the decade was not the best for Bordeaux, with heavy rains diluting the wines. However, a poor year for reds meant a great year for Sauternes and Barsac. Burgundy and the Rhône Valley were both excellent and both Italy and Port enjoyed good solid vintages, and some are likely to still be drinking well now.

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

  • Quinta da Devesa 1969 White Colheita Port
  • Barbaresco 1969 Giovanni Scanavino
  • Barolo 1969 C Valletti
  • Bordeaux 1969 Chateau Foureau
  • Chateau dYquem 1969 Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe
  • Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1969 – Half Bottle

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    Bordeaux: The 1969 wine vintage was unkind to Bordeaux reds. Rain during the September harvest contributed to what was a small crop of light-weight wines that lacked longevity. Only first growth wines will be drinkable. However, sweet wines from the regions of Sauternes and Barsac were very good in this year and will last for many more years.
     
    Italian: 1969 was a good vintage for Italian wines. The weather was good throughout the year enabling the grapes to reach a high degree of ripeness. Of particular note are the heavyweight, long-lived wines such as Barolo, Brunello and lighter wines such as Chianti and Valpolicella. The wines are now fully mature and still drinking well.
     
    Portugal: A vintage Port from the 1969 vintage makes a perfect 54 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary. Some excellent Colheita (Tawny) Ports were produced from the 1969 harvest and these are highly recommended by our wine buyer. The 1969 vintage was good enough to yield a few single Quinta vintage ports, notably Taylors Vargellas and some exceptional Colheita ports.

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    Chianti, 1969

    Barone Ricasoli - Brolio - MAGNUM BOTTLE OF 1,75 LITER

    Tuscan wine (Italian Toscana) is Italian wine from the Tuscany region. Located in central Italy along the Tyrrhenian coast, Tuscany is home to some of the world's most notable wine regions. 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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    Chiaretto, 1969

    di Bonarda, Dessilani
    Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £99 | Now £50

    Red cherry red with ruby highlights. Fine and intense nose, with floral and fruity scents. The flavour is dry, fine and fruity with high acidity and a slight almond aftertaste
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    Cornaggina, 1969

    Dessilani Luigi

    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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    Coteaux de Languedoc, 1969

    Margnat - Monopole

    This lovely wine exhibits ripe cherry and plummy aromas. Dense, with fine sweetness on the attack, a well integrated tannin level and a medium body with a subtle finish.
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    Fara, 1969

    Dessilani Luigi

    The wines "Fara" shall be obtained within the company, from grapes coming from vines in the following proportions indicated below: Nebbiolo (Span) 50-70%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination from 30% to 50%. They can also contribute to such production the red grapes, non-aromatic, from the grape varieties suitable for cultivation in the Piedmont Region to the maximum extent of 10%.
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    Price: $116.85 USD
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    Gattinara, 1969

    F.lli Berteletti & Figli
    Clearance Offer - Was £79 | Now £40

    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: $52.51 USD
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    Gevrey Chambertin, 1969

    Gevery Chambertin
    Collin & Bourisset Negociants
    Shipped by Powell & Sons, London

    Gevrey-Chambertin – a village in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits district – produces some of the world's most prestigious and expensive red wines. The village is home to nine grand cru vineyards, comfortably more than any other Burgundy village. Widely regarded as being Burgundy's most full-bodied and structured, the village's wines have a particular intensity of colour, aroma and flavour about them, not to mention impressive longevity.


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    Price: $129.97 USD
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    Grignolino, 1969

    d'Asti, Luigi Bosca

    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: $116.85 USD
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    Grignolino, 1969

    Fontanafredda
    Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £119 | Now £85

    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: $111.59 USD
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    Grumello, 1969

    Fratelli Bettini

    Grumello wines are those made under the Valtellina Superiore, specifically from grapes grown in the named Grumello sub-region. Grumello is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Inferno, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella.
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    Price: $90.59 USD
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    Grumello, 1969

    Enologica Valtelinese

    Grumello wines are those made under the Valtellina Superiore, specifically from grapes grown in the named Grumello sub-region. Grumello is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Inferno, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella.
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    Inferno, 1969

    Fratelli Bettini

    Inferno is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella. Inferno means 'hell' in Italian, and refers to the slopes between Sondrio town and the village of Tresivio. Although DOC laws do not explain the origins of this name, it has been suggested that in summer the slopes here get noticeably hotter than the rest of the valley. Just across Sondrio to the west is Sassella, the finest of the Valtellina sub-zones.
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    Inferno, 1969

    Rainoldi

    Inferno is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Sassella, Maroggia and Valgella. Inferno means 'hell' in Italian, and refers to the slopes between Sondrio town and the village of Tresivio. Although DOC laws do not explain the origins of this name, it has been suggested that in summer the slopes here get noticeably hotter than the rest of the valley. Just across Sondrio to the west is Sassella, the finest of the Valtellina sub-zones.
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    Price: $129.97 USD
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    J. de Maillac, 1969

    J de Malliac Armagnac

    A bottle of J. de Malliac Armagnac from 1969 would be particularly notable due to its age and the potential complexity and richness that come with decades of aging.

    Tasting Notes
    The wine is a blend of deep amber and mahogany colour, with a complex nose of dried fruits, spices, vanilla, caramel, honey, and oak. The palate is smooth and velvety, with flavors of dried apricots, raisins, candied orange peel, dark chocolate, toffee, roasted nuts, and oak. The finish is long and satisfying, with a gentle fade of oak, spice, and sweet fruit.

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    Armagnac is served neat, at room temperature, in a tulip glass, allowing you to fully appreciate its complexity.
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    Price: $321.65 USD
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    Nebbiolo, 1969

    Cantina Sociale Barbera d'Alba
    Clearance Offer - Last Bottle | Was £119 | Now £85

    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: $111.59 USD
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    Sangiovese di Romagna, 1969

    Fattoria di Montericco - Pasolino

    Good-quality Sangiovese is prized for its high acid, firm tannins and balanced nature. Savory flavors of dark cherries and black stone fruit are characteristic, and may be backed by secondary notes of tomato leaf and dried herbs. The use of oak has become more popular and this coaxes richer flavors from the grapes, tending toward plum and wild raspberry.
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    Price: $90.59 USD
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    Sassella, 1969

    Rainoldi

    Valtellina Superiore Sassella wines are made under the Valtellina Superiore DOCG, specifically from grapes grown in the village of Sassella. Sassella is one of five viticultural sub-zones specifically identified as producing Valtellina wines of particularly high quality: the other four are Grumello, Inferno, Maroggia and Valgella. Sassella is considered to be the finest of these, and the pinnacle of the Valtellina viticultural zone.
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    Price: $129.97 USD
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    Spanna, 1969

    Borgo Cav. Ercole

    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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    Spanna, 1969

    F.lli Berteletti - MAGNUM BOTTLE

    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: $326.90 USD
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1969

    Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port Oporto Bottled

    This Taylor's Vintage Port from the good 1969 vintage is mature now. This is an excellent choice for both enthusiasts and collectors, offering a taste of the exceptional craftsmanship and terroir of the Douro Valley.

    Tasting notes
    Lovely tawny colour with a brick hue. The nose shows violets and sweet cherry with hints of wintergreen. On the palate it may not be as sweet as the earlier Ports from the 60s, but that is very much a good thing. Improved with air time, and by the end could almost detect some rich and sweet stewed fruits and Christmas spices balanced by the warming alcohol.
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    Price: $649.87 USD
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1969

    Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port Oporto Bottled
    Damaged label

    This Taylor's Vintage Port from the good 1969 vintage is mature now. This is an excellent choice for both enthusiasts and collectors, offering a taste of the exceptional craftsmanship and terroir of the Douro Valley.

    Tasting notes
    Lovely tawny colour with a brick hue. The nose shows violets and sweet cherry with hints of wintergreen. On the palate it may not be as sweet as the earlier Ports from the 60s, but that is very much a good thing. Improved with air time, and by the end could almost detect some rich and sweet stewed fruits and Christmas spices balanced by the warming alcohol.
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    Price: $636.74 USD
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1969

    Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port Oporto Bottled

    This Port from the good, but not declared, 1969 vintage is mature now but will last for some years. The Port is still opulent, very deep with a good nose and is sweet with good body.


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    Price: $590.79 USD
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1969

    Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port Oporto Bottled
    REWAXED

    This Taylor's Vintage Port from the good 1969 vintage is mature now. This is an excellent choice for both enthusiasts and collectors, offering a taste of the exceptional craftsmanship and terroir of the Douro Valley.

    Tasting notes
    Lovely tawny colour with a brick hue. The nose shows violets and sweet cherry with hints of wintergreen. On the palate it may not be as sweet as the earlier Ports from the 60s, but that is very much a good thing. Improved with air time, and by the end could almost detect some rich and sweet stewed fruits and Christmas spices balanced by the warming alcohol.
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    Price: $505.46 USD
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1969

    Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port Oporto Bottled

    This Taylor's Vintage Port from the good 1969 vintage is mature now. This is an excellent choice for both enthusiasts and collectors, offering a taste of the exceptional craftsmanship and terroir of the Douro Valley.

    Tasting notes
    Lovely tawny colour with a brick hue. The nose shows violets and sweet cherry with hints of wintergreen. On the palate it may not be as sweet as the earlier Ports from the 60s, but that is very much a good thing. Improved with air time, and by the end could almost detect some rich and sweet stewed fruits and Christmas spices balanced by the warming alcohol.
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    Price: $584.23 USD
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    Taylor Fladgate, 1969

    Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port Oporto Bottled

    This Taylor's Vintage Port from the good 1969 vintage is mature now. This is an excellent choice for both enthusiasts and collectors, offering a taste of the exceptional craftsmanship and terroir of the Douro Valley.

    Tasting notes
    Lovely tawny colour with a brick hue. The nose shows violets and sweet cherry with hints of wintergreen. On the palate it may not be as sweet as the earlier Ports from the 60s, but that is very much a good thing. Improved with air time, and by the end could almost detect some rich and sweet stewed fruits and Christmas spices balanced by the warming alcohol.
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    Price: $518.58 USD
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