1976 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations:
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The 1976 vintage is remembered as a year of contrasts across Europe, shaped by a long, hot summer that favoured some regions far more than others. In the right hands and with good provenance, the wines of 1976 have matured into elegant, characterful bottles that offer real charm and historical interest. Today, 1976 wines and Ports are a fantastic choice for a 50th anniversary or birthday gift, combining genuine maturity with the significance of a milestone year.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
This Year in History: This Year in History: Fun Fact: The first commercial Concorde flights took off, ushering in supersonic passenger travel. 1976 was also the year of the United States Bicentennial, celebrating 200 years since the Declaration of Independence.
Eurovision Winner: United Kingdom with the song "Save Your Kisses for Me" by Brotherhood of Man
Top Grossing Movie: Rocky
Bordeaux: Bordeaux (including Sauternes) enjoyed a solid vintage, producing wines that emphasised finesse and balance rather than sheer power. Many Left Bank clarets now show classic mature characteristics — cedar, tobacco, leather and gentle dark fruit — while the best examples from leading châteaux have aged gracefully and are drinking well today. In Sauternes, 1976 produced some excellent wines, offering rich honeyed notes and a beautifully developed sweetness that can be especially rewarding at full maturity.
Italian: Italy experienced a more challenging year overall, but top producers and favoured sites still succeeded in crafting wines that reward patient cellaring. At fifty years of age, the best Italian 1976s show savoury, evolved profiles — dried cherry, herbs, leather and earthy complexity — appealing to lovers of fully mature wines rather than youthful fruit.
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. A port from 1976 would make an excellent 50 year old wine gift for a birthday or anniversary.
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Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1976
Salvano Saverio
This mature Nebbiolo d’Alba comes from Salvano Saverio, a historic Piedmontese producer recognized for crafting structured and elegant wines that express the classic character of the Alba terroir. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with amber highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful ageing.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is refined and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1976
Veglia Carretta
Here’s a fully original, website-ready tasting note for the Nebbiolo d’Alba, 1976 — Veglia Carretta, including contextual information and the refined 2–3 day decanting instructions:
Nebbiolo d’Alba, 1976 — Veglia Carretta
This mature Nebbiolo d’Alba comes from Veglia Carretta, a historic Piedmontese estate known for producing elegant, age-worthy wines that capture the classic character and finesse of the Alba terroir. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with amber highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful maturation.
On the nose, it offers aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. …
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Nebbiolo D'Alba, 1976
Ceste
This mature Nebbiolo d’Alba comes from Ceste, a historic Piedmontese estate known for crafting refined, age-worthy wines that showcase the elegance and structure of Nebbiolo from the Alba region. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with amber highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful maturation.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is elegant and harmonious, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange peel, hints of truffle, and cedar. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Paradiso, 1976
Enologica Valtelinese
This mature Paradiso comes from Enologica Valtelinese, a historic producer in Valtellina, Lombardy, renowned for crafting elegant and age-worthy red wines from local Nebbiolo vines (locally known as Chiavennasca). The 1976 vintage displays a garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful maturation in the alpine climate.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, wild berries, rose petal, gentle spice, and subtle earthy notes of leather, tobacco, and forest floor. The palate is refined and balanced, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of stewed red fruits, hints of dried herbs, and a delicate mineral undertone. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Quinta do Noval
Quinta do Noval 50-Year Old Tawny Port
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Quinta do Noval 50-Year-Old Tawny Port
After fifty years of meticulous ageing in seasoned oak barrels, this extraordinary Tawny Port has evolved into a wine of rare depth, complexity, and purity. The prolonged maturation process, under the constant care of the Quinta do Noval technical team, results in a profound sensory experience, crafted for the sophisticated connoisseur who seeks the exceptional.
Winemaking & Terroir
This Port is made exclusively from grapes grown in Quinta do Noval, Vale de Mendiz, in the heart of the Douro Valley, using a traditional multivarietal field blend. Key grape varieties include Touriga Nacional, …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 6 in Stock
Recioto, 1976
Mogavero
"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 flavours. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
This mature Recioto comes from Mogavero, a traditional producer in the Veneto region renowned for crafting luscious, age-worthy sweet red wines from partially dried grapes. The 1976 vintage displays a deep ruby-red colour with garnet highlights, reflecting over four decades of careful maturation. …
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Price: £129.00
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Recioto, 1976
F.lli Farina, Sweet Red Wine
"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 flavours. The wines are lovely and taste how you'd expect raisins-turned-wine to taste, rich and sweet.
This mature Recioto comes from F.lli Farina, a historic Veneto producer celebrated for crafting sweet, luscious wines from partially dried grapes that retain elegance and balance even after decades of ageing. The 1976 vintage displays a deep ruby-red colour with garnet highlights, showing the wine’s graceful evolution over nearly five decades. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Refosco, 1976
Casa Vinicola S. Osvaldo *** RARE DOUBLE MAGNUM OF 3,0 LITERS ***
Here’s a fully original, website-ready tasting note for the Refosco, 1976 — Casa Vinicola S. Osvaldo, Double Magnum 3.0 L, including contextual information and the refined 2–3 day decanting instructions:
Refosco, 1976 — Casa Vinicola S. Osvaldo
This rare Refosco comes from Casa Vinicola S. Osvaldo, a historic Friulian producer known for crafting full-bodied, age-worthy reds from the indigenous Refosco grape. This extraordinary double magnum (3.0 L) of the 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick highlights, reflecting over four decades of careful maturation.
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Price: £329.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Refosco, 1976
Tenuta S. Anna
Here’s a fully original, website-ready tasting note for the Refosco, 1976 — Tenuta S. Anna, including contextual information and the refined 2–3 day decanting instructions:
Refosco, 1976 — Tenuta S. Anna
This mature Refosco comes from Tenuta S. Anna, a historic Friulian estate renowned for producing structured and age-worthy wines that highlight the unique character of the Refosco grape. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful ageing.
On the nose, it reveals complex aromas of dried black cherries, plum, cocoa, and gentle spice, layered with subtle notes of leather, tobacco, and earthy forest floor. …
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Price: £69.00
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Refosco, 1976
dal Peduncolo Rosso, Il Castello
Here’s a fully original, website-ready tasting note for the Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, 1976 — Il Castello, including contextual information and the refined 2–3 day decanting instructions:
Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, 1976 — Il Castello
This mature Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso comes from Il Castello, a historic Friulian estate celebrated for producing structured, age-worthy wines from this distinctive indigenous grape. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful ageing.
On the nose, it reveals complex aromas of dried black cherries, plum, hints of cocoa, gentle spice, and subtle notes of leather, tobacco, and earthy forest floor. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Remoissenet Pere and Fils, 1976
Premier Cru Les Gravieres, Santenay, Burgundy
This 1976 Santenay is an interesting wine from a challenging vintage. The nose is all strawberries and black earth. It has some Hoisin and coffee too. The palate is relatively light and lean, but flavours are fresh and delicious. It is lacy of texture. With air there are delightful rose petal notes that come to the fore and it puts on some mid-palate pud. It finishes with a minerally acidity.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 4 in Stock
Riviera del Garda Rosso, 1976
Prandel - Riserva
Here’s a fully original, website-ready tasting note for the Riviera del Garda Rosso, 1976 — Prandel, Riserva, including contextual information and the refined 2–3 day decanting instructions:
Riviera del Garda Rosso, 1976 — Prandel, Riserva
This mature Riviera del Garda Rosso Riserva comes from Prandel, a traditional Lombardian estate known for producing elegant, age-worthy reds that express the unique terroir of the Garda Lake region. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful maturation.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried cherries, plum, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and Mediterranean herbs. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 3 in Stock
Rosso, 1976
Roffo della Torre
Here’s a fully original, website-ready tasting note for the Rosso, 1976 — Roffo della Torre, including contextual information and the refined 2–3 day decanting instructions:
Rosso, 1976 — Roffo della Torre
This mature Rosso comes from Roffo della Torre, a historic Italian estate known for producing balanced, age-worthy red wines that reflect the character of their local terroir. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick highlights, showing nearly five decades of careful evolution.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red and black cherries, plum, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor. …
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
São Leonardo by Quinta do Mourao
50 Year Old Tawny Port
*** 96 Points -Alex Probst- World of Fine Wine ***
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Dark tawny colour with greenish tones and an intense aroma consisting of wood notes, caramel, vinagrinho and nuts. The palate is full and fresh, with dry notes of spicy flavours. A long and enduring finish.
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Price: £200.00
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Sassella, 1976
Nino Negri
Here’s a fully original, website-ready tasting note for the Sassella, 1976 — Nino Negri, including contextual information and the refined 2–3 day decanting instructions:
Sassella, 1976 — Nino Negri
This mature Sassella comes from Nino Negri, one of Valtellina’s most historic and esteemed estates, renowned for producing elegant, age-worthy wines from Nebbiolo (locally known as Chiavennasca) grown on the steep, terraced vineyards of Sassella. The 1976 vintage displays a garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful maturation.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, wild berries, rose petal, gentle spice, and subtle mineral notes of slate and forest floor. …
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Price: £69.00
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Spanna, 1976
Umberto Fiore
This mature Spanna comes from Umberto Fiore, a historic producer in Piedmont renowned for crafting elegant, age-worthy wines from the local Nebbiolo clone, known regionally as Spanna. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful maturation.
On the nose, it offers aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is refined and harmonious, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, hints of orange zest, truffle, and cedar. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Spanna, 1976
Santachiara - Antoniolo
This mature Spanna comes from Santachiara, part of the esteemed Antoniolo estate in Piedmont, celebrated for producing structured and elegant Nebbiolo-based wines that showcase the classic character of the region. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful bottle ageing.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, rose petal, gentle spice, leather, and subtle earthy notes of forest floor and tobacco. The palate is refined and harmonious, with softened yet structured tannins supporting flavours of candied cherry, orange zest, hints of truffle, and cedar. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
St Magdalena, 1976
Klosterkellerei
St. Magdalena is an area covering the lower, south-facing slopes above Bozen-Bolzano. Bolzano is a city in the South Tyrol province of north Italy. The “Kienaster” vineyard where this particular wine comes from is situated near the village of St. Pauls. It is made from the Vernatsch-Schiava grape and a very small proportion of Lagrein. The extremely favourable climatic conditions combined with very steep vineyards result in a dark ruby wine, finely scented, soft and velvety on the palate.
On the nose, it reveals aromas of dried red cherries, wild berries, gentle spice, subtle floral notes, and a delicate minerality characteristic of the region. …
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Price: £99.00
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Taylor Fladgate, 1976
Single Harvest Colheita Port
1976 Taylor single Harvest / Colheita
Taylor’s is renowned for holding one of the largest reserves of very old, cask-aged Ports, giving them unrivalled access to rare and exceptional Single Harvest releases. Each of these Ports comes from a single vintage and is slowly matured to peak perfection in seasoned oak casks, proudly carrying its harvest year on the label. Every year, Taylor’s offers a strictly limited release of a Single Harvest Port aged for 50 years — highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike. The latest release in this prestigious series is the superb 1976 Single Harvest: a unique opportunity to own and enjoy a perfectly aged Port from this landmark year. …
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Price: £295.00
Stock: 5 in Stock
Tazzelenghe, 1976
Ronchi di Butrio - Florio Maseri
This mature Tazzelenghe comes from Ronchi di Butrio, produced by Florio Maseri, a historic Friulian estate known for crafting bold, age-worthy reds from this distinctive indigenous grape. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful bottle ageing.
Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 2–3 days prior to opening to allow any sediment to settle. Decant slowly and carefully through a fine strainer, allowing 1–2 hours of gentle aeration before serving at 16–18°C. A fragile cork is very common with older bottles, where the wine has been in prolonged contact with the cork over many decades. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Verduzzo, 1976
Ramandolo, Valle Cantine
Ramandolo is a sweet white Italian wine from the village of the same name which is situated in the hills near Nimis in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia wine region of northeast Italy. It is made from a local variety of the Verduzzo grape. Since 2001, Ramandolo has been produced as a DOCG wine.
Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 2–3 days prior to opening to allow any sediment to settle. Decant slowly and carefully through a fine strainer, allowing 1–2 hours of gentle aeration before serving at 12–14°C. A fragile cork is very common with older bottles, where the wine has been in prolonged contact with the cork over many decades. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
Vino da Tavola, 1976
Roffo della Torre - Magniani
This mature Vino da Tavola comes from Roffo della Torre — Magniani, a historic Italian producer known for crafting approachable, age-worthy red wines that express the character of their local terroir. The 1976 vintage displays a deep garnet-red colour with brick-orange highlights, reflecting nearly five decades of careful evolution.
Decanting: Stand the bottle upright for 2–3 days prior to opening to allow any sediment to settle. Decant slowly and carefully through a fine strainer, allowing 1–2 hours of gentle aeration before serving at 16–18°C. A fragile cork is very common with older bottles, where the wine has been in prolonged contact with the cork over many decades. …
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Price: £69.00
Stock: 1 in Stock
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.
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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
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Kopke
50 Year Tawny Port
98 Points- Wine Advocate
Kopke 50 Year Old Tawny Port
A distinguished wine, representing the pinnacle of aged tawny ports. With five decades of aging, this port offers unparalleled depth and complexity.
Tasting Notes
This 50 Year Old Tawny Port is a rich, complex wine with a deep amber colour and golden-brown rim. Its aroma is rich and complex, with notes of dried fruits, caramel, toffee, butterscotch, roasted nuts, and subtle wood, spice, and citrus zest. The palate is smooth and velvety, with layers of dried fruits, caramel, brown sugar, nutty character, molasses, dark chocolate, and coffee. The finish is long and complex, with lingering flavors of dried fruits, caramel, nuts, and spice. …
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Price: £175.00
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