1976 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: Welcome to Vintage Wine and Port's 1976 wine page. Read on for our summary of the 1976 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 1976 vintage was, for much of the wine world, a mixed bag. For France, the vintage was fairly good with Bordeaux, Sauternes, Burgundy and the Rhône Valley all enjoying a reasonably good year, while the year for Champagne, the Loire and Alsace was excellent. Italy endured a less than successful year while Spain, and Port had good but not great years. Any of these wines 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:
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Bordeaux: 1976 wines still offer delightful, attractive drinking if they have been well stored. The wines are characterised as soft-bodied, with low acidity levels.
Rain during the harvest that followed the long hot summer of 1976 tarnished what could have been the vintage of the decade. Much to general surprise, the 1976 vintage although mature on release has maintained its maturity to date.
Italian: A large crop was produced, but the 1976 wines lacked the ripeness and longevity of the preceding vintage. Although the wines will not improve further with age, they are still very drinkable - Barolo or Amarone being the most likely to offer a great experience.
Portugal: Following the driest winter on record there was a total drought throughout the summer, until the end of August. This resulted in a very low production, however those ports that were produced are exceptionally concentrated and full-bodied. They lack a little freshness but this is understandable given the dry conditions. There are very few bottle aged ports available but the Colheita ports (barrel aged) from this year are excellent.
Spain: A good year that produced good quantities of Rioja. Gran Reserva made the annual average of 7%.
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Palmer Port
50 Year Old Tawny Port
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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Price: £129.00
Stock: 14 in Stock
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
Stock: 6 in Stock
Quevedo, 1976
Colheita Port in Gift Box
94 Points- Robert Parkers- Wine Advocate
This extraordinary 1976 Colheita Port wine from Quevedo was born during one of the hottest and driest years in 20th-century Europe. With meticulous care, it fermented in granite vats and aged for nearly 50 years in chestnut wood barrels. Today, it offers a harmonious and intricate palate, with notes of creme brulee, nuts, spices, and citrus, that will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave a lasting impression.
Tasting notes: This wine's aroma is as elegant as it is complex, with a delightful medley of flavors that include creme brulee, nuts, caramel, almonds, hazelnuts, spices, and citrus. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 50 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa
50 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Box
Was £129
New Year Sale Offer £99
The Quinta da Devesa 50-Year-Old Tawny Port is the pinnacle of aged tawny from this respected Douro Valley estate—an extraordinary wine representing half a century of meticulous barrel aging and masterful blending. Crafted from traditional indigenous varieties including Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca, and Tinto Cão, this tawny has matured slowly in old oak casks under the watchful care of generations of winemakers. The result is a wine of remarkable depth, finesse, and historical resonance.
In the glass, the wine presents a deep amber-brown core with olive-green reflections at the rim, a visual hallmark of its exceptional age. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 42 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa
50 Year Old White Port in Gift Box
97 Points - PLATINUM - Decanter 2024
The Devesa 50 White Port is not merely a wine; it is a symphony of flavours, a celebration of nature's artistry, and a tribute to the passage of time. Let each sip transport you to the heart of the Douro Valley, where every vine has a story, and every bottle holds a masterpiece.
Tasting Notes
The aroma rises bouquet of dried apricots, toasted almonds, and whispers of honey, each scent a verse in this poetic saga. On the palate, it unfolds with a grace that only time can bestow—silky layers of caramel, citrus zest, and a lingering finish that echoes the warmth of the sun-soaked earth. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 19 in Stock
Quinta da Devesa, 1976
Colheita Port in Gift Box
94 Points - Robert Parker
The Quinta da Devesa 1976 Colheita Port is a rare, single-harvest tawny port that represents nearly half a century of careful aging and artisanal winemaking. Produced in the Douro Valley and aged in seasoned oak casks at the estate until its bottling in 2018, this Colheita is a testament to both the longevity of fortified wines and the meticulous care given by Quinta da Devesa to each barrel in its cellars. As a Colheita, it is legally required to be aged a minimum of seven years, but Devesa chose to mature this wine for over 40 years before release, allowing it to attain exceptional complexity, finesse, and balance. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 25 in Stock
Ryst Dupeyron Armagnac, 1976
Ryst Dupeyron Reserve Joseph Millesime vintage Armagnac
50cl bottle
A 1976 Vintage Armagnac that has matured in the cellars of the Hotel de Cugnac, a family estate seated at the centre of Condom in the Gers department (southwest France).The Ryst-Dupeyron family has been maintaining the traditions of this fine scented spirit for over five generations. The blending and the maturing of France oldest eau-de-vie have remained identical all along, thereby preserving a century-old tradition.
Tasting Notes
A well-aged spirit with a deep amber colour, characterised by dried fruits, spices, and wood notes. Its taste is fruity, spicy, sweet, woody, and complex, with layers of flavours unfolding gradually. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 9 in Stock
Kopke, 1976
Colheita Port in Gift Box
Decanter (DWWA) Platinum Award - 2025
Special Offer | Was £149 | Now £135
The 1976 Kopke Colheita Port is a benchmark single-harvest tawny from Portugal’s oldest Port house, showcasing decades of gentle cask ageing and graceful complexity. Already in prime drinking form, it delivers depth, finesse and remarkable length. Enjoy now and over the coming years.
Tasting Notes:
Mahogany-amber with a lifted bouquet of orange zest, dried fig and date, walnut and almond brittle, brûléed sugar and a hint of polished wood and cinnamon. The palate is silk-textured and beautifully poised: caramel, marmalade and toffee unfold in layers, balanced by bright, citrus-lined acidity that keeps the sweetness in check. …
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Price: £135.00
Stock: 30 in Stock
Messias, 1976
Quinta Cachao Vintage Port
The 1976 Quinta do Cachão Vintage Port from Messias represents a classic expression of the renowned Douro Valley's terroir and wine making craftsmanship. The estate has a rich history of Port wine production, dating back generations. It is known for producing wines that reflect the unique characteristics of its vineyards and the Douro’s microclimates.
Tasting Notes
Tawny colour. Caramel, coffee, figs and walnuts in the nose. Medium body. Mature and appearing in flavour - raisins and dried fruit in abundance. Elegant and complex with an attractive and good finish. VWP Tasting 2016. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 17 in Stock
Messias
50 Year Old White Port in Gift Tube
50cl Bottle
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: 5 in Stock
Messias
50 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Box
96 points - 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
Stock: 5 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas
50 Year Old Tawny Port in Gift Tube
97 Points James Suckling
was £275
New Year Sale Offer £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: 6 in Stock
Quinta Das Carvalhas, 1976
Colheita Port in Gift Tube
98 Points - James Suckling
"Colheitas" such as this 1976 Quinta Das Carvalhas are Porto's great quality, originating from the single harvest mentioned on the label. After harvest, the wine is aged in seasoned oak barrels for a significant period, often until the point of bottling, allowing it to develop complex flavours and characteristics unique to the vintage.
Tasting Notes
Wine Spectator's tasting notes describe the wine as having rich, creamed peach and papaya notes, along with light hazelnut and ginger cream nuances. The finish is elegant, with jasmine oil and honeysuckle adding complexity. This port has been praised for its balance and intricate flavors, making it a great choice for special occasions or as a collector's item. …
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Price: £189.00
Stock: 24 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1976
Produttori del Barbaresco
This 1976 Barbaresco shows a delicate brick-garnet core with a broad tawny rim, displaying the soft transparency and fine sediment typical of a wine of this age. The colour suggests full maturity, with the primary fruit largely faded and tertiary notes now in the foreground.
The nose is classic mature Nebbiolo, refined and complex. Aromas of dried roses, pot-pourri, and autumn leaves are joined by leather, tar, cigar box, and subtle truffle notes. Faint hints of dried red cherry, blood orange peel, balsamic lift, and earthy mushroom emerge with air, creating a layered and elegant aromatic profile. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1976
Giordano Giovanni
This 1976 Barbaresco displays a brick-garnet core fading to a broad tawny rim, with light sediment typical of a wine at full maturity. The colour signals a wine that has evolved significantly, moving from its original vibrant core to the delicate, transparent nuances of fully developed Nebbiolo.
The nose is refined and tertiary, offering dried rose petals, pot-pourri and autumn leaves as dominant notes. Leather, cigar box, truffle, and earthy forest floor combine with subtle hints of dried red cherry, orange peel, balsamic lift, and a touch of menthol. There is a quiet complexity and elegance, though aromatic intensity is gentle and fragile. …
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Price: £139.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1976
Bianco Aldo
Barbaresco 1976 – Aldo Bianco
This 1976 Barbaresco shows a pale brick-garnet colour with a broad tawny rim, fully transparent at the edges and likely carrying fine sediment — visual cues of long bottle ageing and the fragile stage of maturity typical of old Nebbiolo. The wine appears delicate yet dignified, with the last echoes of its youthful core still visible.
The nose is distinctly tertiary and perfumed, opening with dried roses, pot-pourri and autumn leaves. Classic notes of tar, leather and cigar box mingle with truffle, dried porcini and sweet spice. Hints of cherry liqueur, blood orange, balsamic tones and a whisper of menthol or anise add lift. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1976
Gaia Mario
Barbaresco 1976 – Mario Gaia
This mature Barbaresco shows a pale brick-garnet core shading to a wide tawny rim, fully transparent at the edges with fine sediment expected after decades in bottle. The colour and viscosity suggest a wine that is fully evolved, delicate in extract, and now centred firmly on tertiary development.
The nose is expressive yet fragile, with classic mature Nebbiolo notes of dried roses, tar and autumn leaves. Layers of leather, cigar box and sweet spices mingle with truffle, dried porcini and earthy sous-bois. Subtle traces of dried cherry, blood orange zest, balsamic lift and hints of mint or anise add complexity, though intensity will vary bottle to bottle. …
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Price: £159.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1976
Giacomo Borgogno - Riserva
1976 Giacomo Borgogno – Barolo Riserva
This wine presents a deep brick-garnet core with an expansive tawny rim, showing the translucence and sediment expected of a fully mature Barolo of this age. The colour suggests prolonged development and tertiary evolution, while still retaining a dignified core.
The nose is classic old Barolo: lifted notes of dried roses and tar intertwined with leather, cigar box and sweet spices. Secondary and tertiary tones dominate — truffle, dried porcini, menthol, iron, and balsamic hints — with vestiges of dried cherry and blood orange adding a gentle, fading fruit sweetness. …
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Price: £179.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Barbaresco, 1976
Vallebelbo
Barbaresco 1976 – Vallebelbo
This mature Barbaresco shows a brick-garnet core fading to a wide tawny rim, often with light haze and sediment typical of aged Nebbiolo. The visual impression immediately signals a fully evolved wine that has long left its primary phase behind.
The nose is delicate and tertiary in profile, offering aromas of dried rose petals, pot-pourri, old leather and tobacco leaf. Earthy notes of sous-bois, truffle and autumn leaves mingle with hints of tar, faded cherry fruit, orange peel and a gentle balsamic lift, sometimes touched by walnut skin and dried herbs.
On the palate the wine is light to medium-bodied, with primary fruit largely resolved. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbera, 1976
Marchesi di Barolo
This 1976 Barbera shows a deep garnet core with a brick-orange rim, exhibiting the tawny hues typical of long-aged Piedmont red wines. Light sediment is present, and the colour suggests a wine that has moved fully into tertiary development while retaining a touch of its original vibrancy.
The nose is delicately evolved, with aromas of dried red cherry, cranberry compote, and subtle plum intertwined with tertiary notes of leather, tobacco leaf, earthy forest floor, and gentle spice. Hints of dried herbs, balsamic, and a whisper of truffle add depth, while the overall bouquet is elegant rather than forceful. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barbera d'Asti, 1976
Morando - MAGNUM 1,5 LITER
Barbera d'Asti is a wine of prestige, rich colours 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: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
E. Galeasso, Barolo, Piedmont
This 1976 Barolo presents a brick-garnet core with a broad tawny rim, accompanied by fine sediment typical of a fully mature Nebbiolo. The colour signals advanced tertiary development, with the primary fruit largely receded and the wine now centred on nuance and aromatic complexity.
The nose is classic old-school Barolo: dried roses, pot-pourri, tar, and leather form the backbone, complemented by cigar box, earthy mushroom, and subtle truffle notes. Hints of dried cherry, blood orange peel, balsamic lift, and a touch of menthol or anise add complexity, creating a refined, elegant bouquet without overpowering intensity. …
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Price: £149.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Fontanafredda, Barolo, Piedmont
This 1976 Barolo shows a brick-garnet core with a wide tawny rim, along with fine sediment typical of a wine at full maturity. The colour signals advanced tertiary development, with primary fruit largely receded and the wine now displaying the delicate nuance and finesse characteristic of aged Nebbiolo.
The nose is refined and complex, dominated by dried roses, pot-pourri, tar, and leather. Secondary and tertiary notes of cigar box, truffle, forest floor, and gentle spice add depth, while hints of dried cherry, orange peel, and balsamic lift provide elegance. The aromatic profile is subtle but layered, rewarding careful and patient observation. …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Terre del Barolo, 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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Price: £169.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Barolo, 1976
Dott. G. Cappellano - Troglia, 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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Price: £289.00
Stock: 1 in Stock