How to store sparkling wine

Wine is a very common drink in daily life, and there are many types of wine. Different types of wine have different aromas, tastes and contents. Sparkling wine is also a relatively common type. Sparkling wine originated from abroad. It contains a certain amount of carbon dioxide and some gas. The storage method of sparkling wine is also relatively critical. It usually needs to be sealed and stored at 20 degrees Celsius.

How should sparkling wine be stored?

Sparkling wine is a type of wine rich in carbon dioxide and suitable for various festive occasions. After opening a larger bottle of sparkling wine, if you cannot finish it in one go, it is best to plug the bottle mouth immediately and tie it up with a wire buckle to prevent the carbon dioxide in the wine from escaping and affecting the fresh taste of the sparkling wine.

Storage method

1. The suitable storage temperature for sparkling wine is 5-20 degrees Celsius.

2. Sparkling wine should be stored away from direct sunlight during storage and is best stored in a dark basement or cellar.

3. When storing sparkling wine, keep the bottle cap down to prevent leakage.

Precautions

Wine generally does not have a shelf life, but rather a drinking period. Generally speaking, the best drinking period for wine is within 2-10 years, and sparkling wine is generally best consumed within 2 years.

If you have a refrigerator, it is best to cork the bottle and place it in the refrigerator, refrigerate it at a lower temperature (but do not freeze it), and drink it within a week.

How to drink sparkling wine? What is the best temperature for drinking sparkling wine?

Wine can be divided into still wine and sparkling wine. The wine we usually drink is still wine, and sparkling wine is wine with carbon dioxide added to make the taste richer. The most famous sparkling wines are Champagne, Cava, Prosecco, etc.

It is also very simple to open sparkling wine. No tools are needed. First, tear off the tin foil on the bottle mouth, then twist and throw away the wire sealing the bottle, then press the cork tightly with your thumb, and do not point the bottle mouth towards people or fragile objects. Then turn the bottle until you hear a "pop" and the cork will come out. It is best to put sparkling wine in the refrigerator for more than ten minutes before drinking it. The best serving temperature is between 6 and 12 degrees Celsius. When pouring sparkling wine, pour a little first, wait for the foam to subside, and then pour it into the glass until it is 70% full.

When drinking sparkling wine, first appreciate the cheerful bubbles in the glass and listen to the sound of the foam breaking. There is no need to shake the glass all the time to prevent the bubbles from dissipating too quickly. Just smell the aroma and drink it. It is best to drink it before the bubbles completely dissipate to avoid affecting the flavor of the sparkling wine. Sparkling wine should be consumed as soon as possible after opening the bottle, because the bubbles will dissipate quickly, so sparkling wine is not easy to preserve after opening the bottle.