Wine has a certain life cycle, and it can be stored for a period of time before drinking, which has great benefits for improving the quality of wine. Superior Bordeaux wines are suitable for long-term storage, typically reaching their peak for over 20 years. Good white wine can also be stored for more than ten years, so it is important to store it properly. Once improperly stored, it will have a significant impact on the maturity, style, and quality of the wine.
Extending the life cycle of wine is simply about extending the shelf life of wine. Wine stored in an inappropriate environment may appear to have a softer taste, but its color and aroma gradually fade, and its quality begins to decline. Beyond a certain period of time, it will have no drinking value. So if stored improperly, even the best wine can quickly deteriorate. If the air conditioner is not turned on at home in an inland area with a large temperature difference between day and night, the wine will gradually deteriorate after being stored for up to 2 months; If the temperature is too high in the south, the storage time of wine will be shorter. Therefore, for wines that need to be stored for several months or even years, it is necessary to find an environment where the temperature and humidity are very stable to ensure that the life cycle of the wine can be maximized and the quality remains unchanged.
In general, the optimal storage temperatures required for different wines are as follows:
Dry white wine 8-10 ℃
Red wine 16-18 ℃
Semisweet and sweet red wine 14-16 ℃
Champagne (sparkling wine) 5-9 ℃