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A bottle of wine or Port from 1975 is an exceptional 50-year-old gift, perfect for birthdays or anniversaries, celebrating both the rich flavors of a vintage year and the cultural highlights of an unforgettable era. The 1975 vintage saw favorable conditions in Bordeaux and Italy, yielding fine wines, while Portugal produced some excellent Ports. Beyond wine, 1975 was a milestone year in culture: films like Jaws and Monty Python and the Holy Grail captivated audiences and left a lasting impact on cinema. In music, Queen’s A Night at the Opera dazzled listeners with the groundbreaking "Bohemian Rhapsody," while David Bowie explored new sounds with Young Americans, blending rock with soul. A wine or port from this vintage offers not only a taste of history but a nostalgic connection to a remarkable year in cultural evolution. A 1975 wine or Port would make a fabulous 50 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
Palmer port 1975 Single Harvest Tawny Port Chateau de Sales 1975 Pomerol Barolo 1975 Stabilini Chateau Coutet 1975 Barsac Premier Cru Classe 37.5cl Cognac 1975 Grande Champagne Cognac Cossart Gordon Madeira 1975 Vintage Verdelho Madeira Bordeaux: The 1975 Bordeaux vintage faced challenging weather, resulting in mixed quality. A wet spring and cool, rainy August caused uneven ripening, and harvest rains further impacted grape quality, leading to reds that generally lack the concentration and aging potential of stronger vintages. However, in Sauternes, conditions favored the development of noble rot, producing richly concentrated sweet wines with good aging potential. While most reds from this year are less ideal for long-term cellaring, some top producers crafted structured wines that remain enjoyable today.
Italian: The 1975 vintage in Tuscany is widely celebrated, especially for Chianti and Brunello di Montalcino. Ideal weather conditions produced wines with excellent structure, depth, and aging potential. Chianti displayed remarkable balance, while Brunello di Montalcino offered richness and longevity, with some bottles still shining today. This vintage remains a benchmark for collectors seeking age-worthy Tuscan wines.
Meanwhile, Piedmont’s 1975 vintage struggled with challenging weather, affecting grape quality and aging potential. Barolo and Barbaresco wines from this year generally lacked the depth of top vintages, though some producers achieved good structure, showcasing the resilience of Piedmont’s winemakers.
Portugal: The 1975 vintage port declaration came shortly after the 1974 revolution. Under pressure of nationalisation, the port shippers were keen to show what was possible after a run of weak vintages. Whilst the ports are not in the same league as the other 70's declarations like the 1970 or the 1977, they have stood up well and represent a superb quality vs price ratio. Recent tastings have demonstrated that the best are elegant and a pleasure to drink. The wines are now fully mature, with the top producers producing good '75s that will grow old gracefully. They are elegant, fruity and well balanced but not big. A port from 1975 would make an excellent 50 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
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1975 Barolo Barone Stabilini
Barone Stabilini
Recommended
Special offer | was £149 | now £99
The 1975 Barone Stabilini Barolo is a gracefully aged Nebbiolo, displaying complex tertiary aromas and flavours. Expect notes of dried red berries, rose petals, leather, and earthy truffle, complemented by hints of tar, tobacco, and balsamic undertones. The once-powerful tannins have softened into a smooth, elegant structure, while the acidity remains vibrant, providing freshness and balance. A classic, mature Barolo with depth and sophistication.
The 1975 Barolo Barone Stabilini is a rare and historic expression of Nebbiolo from the heart of Piedmont. Crafted by Barone Stabilini, a name synonymous with tradition and refinement, …
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1975 Fonseca Vintage Port
Vintage Port
Recommended
The 1975 Fonseca Vintage Port is a wine of distinction from one of the Douro Valley’s most renowned producers. Fonseca, known for its bold and opulent style, has been crafting exceptional vintage ports since its founding in 1815. The 1975 vintage, though overshadowed by some iconic years, is recognized for its accessibility, balance, and charm, offering a delightful representation of Fonseca’s craftsmanship.
The 1975 Vintage
The 1975 growing season in the Douro Valley saw favorable conditions that produced ripe, balanced fruit. While not as robust as the legendary vintages, the 1975 Fonseca Vintage Port showcases the estate’s ability to craft wines of depth and character even in less heralded years. …
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1975 Royal Oporto Colheita Port, 1975
Colheita Port
In Presentation Decanter
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Special Offer | Was £155 | Now £119
The 1975 Royal Oporto Colheita Port is a timeless port wine of elegance and complexity crafted by Real Companhia Velha, one of Portugal’s most historic and prestigious wine houses. "Colheita" signifies a tawny port from a single harvest, aged in wooden casks for decades to develop exceptional depth and character. After a half a century of maturation, this unique premium port offers a truly refined drinking experience.
Tasting Notes:
This luxurious tawny port boasts a mesmerising amber hue, exuding captivating aromas of dried figs, raisins, and toasted almonds, beautifully intertwined with caramel, toffee, and delicate spice. …
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Maynard's Port
50 Year Old Tawny Port | Presented in Maynards 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
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Palmer Port
50 Year Old Tawny Port
75cl bottle
Special offer | Save £40 | was £139 | Now £99
The Palmer 50 Years Old Aged Tawny Port belongs to the exclusive and rare type of blended tawny port with age indication. The quantities produced are of course, very small. VWP are exclusive importers of the Palmer 50 Tear Tawny.
Tasting Notes :
The Palmer 50 Year tawny is the premium Port blended by legendary wine-maker Alvaro Van Zeller from his best stocks of aged tawny blend to give an average age of 50 years. The 50-year category was approved in 2022.
The Palmer 50 Year old has a concentrated dark tawny colour with green highlights that show around the rim of the glass. …
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Palmer Port, 1975
Colheita Port, Douro | 50cl Bottle
Special offer | Was £139 | Now £119
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The 1975 Palmer Colheita Ports are single-vintage Tawny Ports. They are aged in wooden barrels for a minimum of seven years, but a 1975 Colheita would have undergone several decades of maturation, resulting in a deeply complex and nuanced wine.
Tasting Notes:
1975 Palmer is now a n oak colour reflecting its great age and time in barrel. On the nose there is a rich bouquet with pronounced notes of dried fruits (such as figs, dates, and apricots), nuts (especially almonds and walnuts), caramel, and toffee. There are also subtle hints of spices, vanilla, and even a touch of smokiness from the long barrel aging. …
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Palmer Port, 1975
Colheita Port, Douro
75cl Bottle.
Special offer Was £149 | Now £139
Exclusive to Vintage Wine & Port.
The 1975 Palmer Colheita Ports are single-vintage Tawny Ports. They are aged in wooden barrels for a minimum of seven years, but a 1975 Colheita would have undergone several decades of maturation, resulting in a deeply complex and nuanced wine.
Tasting Notes:
1975 Palmer is now a n oak colour reflecting its great age and time in barrel. On the nose there is a rich bouquet with pronounced notes of dried fruits (such as figs, dates, and apricots), nuts (especially almonds and walnuts), caramel, and toffee. There are also subtle hints of spices, vanilla, and even a touch of smokiness from the long barrel aging. …
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Quevedo
50 Year Old 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: £269.00
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Quinta da Devesa
50 year old Tawny Port
Presented in Gift Box
Special Offer | was £149 | Now £99
Quinta da Devesa 50-year-old tawny Port has a beautiful copper colour with an orange-green edge signifying a Tawny port with some age. A blend of multiple wines to result in an average age of 50 years, it presents extraordinary aromas of roasted caramel notes, a touch of citrus orange, and a pronounced roasted character of pecan, dates. This Port has an elegant and silky texture with an ever-long aftertaste aftertaste boasting caramelized fruit notes.
Quinta da Devesa Port Wines are produced exclusively from lots vinified and aged in the estate. Since 1941, vintages considered of superior quality by the family winemakers, were kept and stored in wooden barrels in the winery cellars. …
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Burmester, 1975
Colheita Port, Douro | In Gift Tube
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95 Points (Exceptonal) - CellarTracker
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The 1975 Burmester Colheita Port is an exceptional cask-aged port from a single harvest. This vintage has received excellent reviews, with a critic score of 95/100 on CellarTracker, making it a top-tier port from this year.
Tasting Notes
Rich and mature port wine with a lovely amber hue. Intense and complex aroma, featuring notes of English cake, raisins, dried figs, toasted almonds and a hint of truffle and tea. On the palate, it is delicate, smooth and velvety, wonderfully balanced, with flavours of caramel, Muscovado sugar and walnuts, balanced by fresh orange and lemon acidity. …
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Delaforce Port, 1975
Vintage port
Review in the Port Forum
"Pale auburn in colour, with a rose rim. Floral honey on the nose, pleasant but not strong. Dusty sweet redcurrant jelly on the tongue, with the tannins showing through as a gentle dusty persistence. Floral and rose-water flavours in the mouth, not a heavyweight, but perfectly pleasant drinking. Nice redcurrant aftertaste, with an enjoyable slight bitterness to the finish." AHB Port Forum 2010
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. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
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Kopke, 1975
Colheita Port | In Kopke Presentation Box
***96 Points- GOLD- Decanter 2023***
Special Offer | Was £149 | Now £129
Attractive amber colour. Rich and perfumed nose dominated by the presence of the dried fruits, harmoniously involved by the spice notes. Smooth and silky in the taste, reveals an amazing structure and a good volume. The elegance describes this delicate whole and is extended in the endless and distinct finish.
Kopke Port is the oldest port house. Established in 1638 by Nicolau Kopke and his son Cristiano, who came to Portugal as representatives of the Hanseatic League, the House has been run through the generations by several representatives of the Kopke family, obtaining an excellent reputation for its wines. …
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Price: £129.00
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Kopke
50 Year White Port
Includes Kopke Presentation box
Half bottle
***Award Winning - 97 Points- PLATINUM - Decanter 2024***
The Kopke 50 Year Old White Port is a rare and exceptional wine, representing the pinnacle of aged white port production.
Tasting Notes
This 50 Year Old White Port from Kopke is a complex and aromatic wine with notes of dried stone fruit, tobacco box, dried white plums, walnuts and vanilla spice. The palate is opulent and velvety, with saline notes, a well-balanced sweetness and refreshing acidity. This elegant and complex wine is perfect for special occasions and contemplative sipping.
Serving & Food Pairing:
White Ports are ready to drink and do not require decanting. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 7 in Stock
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Messias, 1975
Quinta Cachao Vintage Port
The 1975 Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port is a notable expression of Port wine from the Douro Valley, specifically crafted from grapes grown at the Quinta do Cachão estate by Messias. This Port exemplifies the craftsmanship and tradition of Douro Valley winemaking, highlighting the estate’s dedication to quality and the unique characteristics of its terroir.
Tasting Notes
The medium brick colour with slight garnet hues reflects its age and maturity. On the nose aromas of ripe dark fruits such as blackberries, plums, and cherries, possibly with hints of dried fruits like figs and dates. …
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 11 in Stock
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Messias, 1975
50 Year Old Tawny Port
Includes Messias Wooden Gift Box
96 pts- Revista de Vinhos
The Messias 50 Year Old Tawny Port was crafted to showcase the expertise of the producer and celebrate a significant milestone, offering Port enthusiasts a rich and memorable tasting experience.
Tasting Notes:
Messias 50 years old is a Tawny Port wine is a mellow, rich, subtle Port wine. It stands out for its remarkable balance of honeyed notes of citrus jam, marmalade and very delicate acidity with floral hints, highlighting notes of orange blossom and caramelized orange peel.
Serving & Food Pairing
Tawny Ports are ready-to drink and do not require decanting. Best enjoyed slightly chilled at 12-13ºC they will work wonders if pairing with treacle tart, crème brulee or nut based desserts, like hazelnut praline. …
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Price: £185.00
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Messias
50 Year Old White Port
50cl in own gift tube
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: £159.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
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Quinta Das Carvalhas
50 Year Old Tawny Port
***94 Points, Awarded Silver - Decanter 2024 ***
***97 Points James Suckling***
Special Offer | was £275 | Now £195
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: £195.00
Stock: 8 in Stock
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Barbaresco, 1975
Giuseppe Contratto
The 1975 Giuseppe Contratto Barbaresco is a gracefully aged Nebbiolo, displaying complex tertiary aromas and flavours. Expect notes of dried cherries, rose petals, leather, and truffle, with hints of tobacco, tar, and balsamic undertones. The once-firm tannins have mellowed into a refined, silky texture, while the acidity retains enough vibrancy to provide freshness and balance. A nuanced and elegant expression of mature Barbaresco.
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Price: £159.00
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Barbera d'Asti, 1975
Bersano - MAGNUM 1,5 Liters
Barbera is a wine of prestige, rich colors that refer generally to the ruby purple, just what clothes cardinals; the bouquet is ample and composite, with fruity notes of blackberry, cherry, strawberry and red fruit jam and spicy aromas reminiscent of cinnamon, vanilla, green pepper.
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Price: £119.00
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Barolo, 1975
Luigi Bosca - Riserva, Barolo, Piedmont
A 1975 Barolo Riserva from Luigi Bosca is a rare and special wine. Luigi Bosca, traditionally known for its work in Argentina, also produces select Italian wines that reflect meticulous winemaking practices. A Barolo Riserva from this producer and vintage would showcase both the aging potential of Barolo and the specific craftsmanship of Luigi Bosca.
Expect a richly complex and nuanced bouquet. Classic Barolo aromas such as dried roses, violets, and tar would be prominent. The nose would also feature earthy and savory notes like truffles, forest floor, and aged leather. Flavours of earthy notes, and savoury elements like leather and herbs would dominate. …
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Price: £149.00
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Barolo, 1975
A. Camerano, Barolo, Piedmont
The 1975 A. Camerano Barolo is a vintage red wine from the renowned Barolo region in Piedmont, Italy. Known as the "King of Wines," Barolo is crafted from the Nebbiolo grape, celebrated for its robust structure, complex aromas, and extraordinary aging potential. This wine is a classic representation of a historic vintage, offering a rare and refined experience.
The Producer: A. Camerano
A. Camerano is a traditional producer rooted in the Barolo region, known for their dedication to producing wines that reflect the true character of the terroir. Their wines emphasize authenticity, showcasing Nebbiolo's elegance and power through time-honored winemaking techniques. …
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Price: £119.00
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Barolo, 1975
Massimo Oddero - Coluè, Barolo, Piedmont
A 1975 Barolo from Massimo Oddero, particularly from the Coluè vineyard, represents a noteworthy example of Barolo from a distinguished producer known for its commitment to traditional winemaking techniques. Massimo Oddero is celebrated for crafting Barolos that reflect both the character of their vineyards and the aging potential of the wines. The aging would have developed a rich, complex character, reflective of both the vintage and Massimo Oddero’s dedication to traditional Barolo winemaking.
Carefully decant the wine to remove sediment, but handle it gently to avoid overexposing it to air, as older wines can be delicate. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
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Belaverga, 1975
Giordano
Pelaverga vine is certainly a native of Saluzzo. In the Turin area it is known as synonymous with Cari. Pelaverga vine was then introduced in the town of Verduno in the 17th century by Beato Sebastiano Valfrè, who got some vine plants grown in the Saluzzo area. The vine, due to the scarse production among other characteristics, seemed doomed to disappear. In the ‘70s, thanks to the intuition of some winegrowers of Verduno, the Pelaverga grape was recovered and saved from extinction. The berry is black large, elliptical, short with very waxy, blue-purple skin. The bunch is medium to large, conical or pyramidal elongated, generally compact with a medium-small, pentagonal, five-lobed leaf. …
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Price: £89.00
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Boca, 1975
Filippo Guidetti
Recommended
The wines Boca must be made from grapes coming within the company, from the following varieties in the proportion indicated below: Nebbiolo (Span): from 70% to 90%; Vespolina and Uva Rara (Bonarda Novarese) alone or in combination from 10% to 30%. Colour: Bright ruby red evolves with slight nuances of garnet; Bouquet: elegant, ethereal and pleasing with a strong hint of violet; Taste: dry, velvety, fruity, balanced and full-bodied with a hint of pomegranate.
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
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Cannonau Di Sardegna, 1975
Mamilla
The Cannonau (also known as Cannonao, Cannonadu or Canunau) is the most popular wine from the island of Sardinia. It's mostly produced in the centre of Sardinia, even if we can find production of this famous wine in all the island. The grapes used for this Sardinian wine is the Cannonau. (At least 90 % of this grapes has to be used to be certified as original Cannonau). Cannonau is a very "strong wine" so it should be used with elaborate red meat and some types of cheese.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
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