D. Luis de Margaride Garrafeira 1987 DOC Portugal. A rare mature Portuguese Garrafeira from a traditional producer, offering long-aged depth, gentle evolution and classic Iberian character. Ideal for collectors seeking vintage Portuguese wines with authenticity, heritage and excellent display or gifting appeal.
D. Luis De Margaride Garrafeira 1987 (DOC Portugal)
Producer Overview
D. Luis de Margaride is a traditional Portuguese wine label associated with regional, long-aged bottlings. The Garrafeira designation is legally protected and indicates a wine with extended ageing before release typically minimum 2 years in wood and 1 year in bottle, often more for higher-quality estates.
Given its age (1987), the bottle sits firmly in the collector / historic wine category.
Vintage Context Portugal 1987
1987 was a solid but not exceptional year for Portuguese still wines:
Mild conditions
Balanced fruit and acidity
Long-term aging potential for higher-tier Garrafeira wines
Today, drinkability depends heavily on storage, but many 1980s Garrafeiras remain surprisingly resilient.
Wine Details
Producer: D. Luis de Margaride
Designation: Garrafeira (DOC Portugal)
Vintage: 1987
Style: Mature Portuguese red
Volume: 75cl
Grape varieties: Typically Portuguese indigenous grapes (exact blend varies by region commonly Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, or Castelio)
Expected Tasting Profile
Dried cherry, fig, plum
Leather, spice, cedar, earthy tones
Soft, evolved tannins
Medium body with delicate finish
This is more of a heritage bottle than a guaranteed drinking experience.