How long can red wine be stored

We all know that for some wines, the storage time is actually quite long. However, due to different winemaking methods, the shelf life of each type of wine is also different. Recently, many of my friends have fallen in love with red wine. And in the market, we can also see different types of red wine products. But the storage time of these red wines is not the same. So, how long can red wine be stored?

How long can dry red wine be stored?

Some people say that the shelf life of wine is generally 3 or 5 years, and many imported wines are marked with a 10-year shelf life. This is because previous laws stipulated that the shelf life must be indicated on the label, so in order to cater to the characteristics of my country and taking into account the purchasing habits of Chinese consumers, it is marked in this way.

The real "shelf life" of wine is what we call a life curve. It is neither parabolic nor normally distributed, but rather similar to the growth curve of microorganisms. It has a rapid development period, then enters its peak period, and finally goes into a downward aging period. When wine enters its mature stage, it can last for several years or even decades, but the wine body will become increasingly fragile. Therefore, it has higher requirements for the storage environment. If it is not stored properly, it will accelerate aging. Wine tastes best and is most expensive when it is in its mature stage. If the wine is past its maturity period, its quality will gradually decline until it becomes worthless.

Generally speaking, if specific preservation techniques are not used, the wine will change immediately after opening the bottle at room temperature. Usually wine will completely deteriorate in about 3 days (2 days for white wine). Some wines often become smoother after a day or so, but young, fruity wines are best when they are just opened. On the second day, wines that were recorked the night before will be much better, but most of the fruit aromas will begin to fade and the acidity will become more prominent. On the third day, some wines will completely deteriorate, the aroma of the wine will completely disappear, and the taste will become very sour.