How long can wine be stored

Many wine lovers like to collect wine, and they think that the longer the wine is stored, the better it is. But this is actually a misunderstanding. The older the wine is, the better it is. Vintage is just a concept to indicate the quality of wine in that year. Wine also goes through an aging process in the bottle. The general aspects that need to be paid attention to when preserving wine are: humidity, temperature, and light. So how long can a bottle of wine be stored?

This depends on the type of wine and how well the wine has been stored. Fortified wines can last up to a month, but the vast majority of table wines will only go bad after 3-5 days. Don't worry, the old wine won't hurt you, it's not delicious!

1-3 minutes in the refrigerator for a sparkling wine cork Sparkling wine loses carbonation quickly after opening. The traditional method of sparkling wines, like Cava or Champagne, will continue for a while, rather than the canned method, like Prosecco. Traditional method wines have more pressurized atmosphere (more bubbles) when they are bottled, which is why they last longer.

Light white, sweet white and rose wines

5-7 days in the refrigerator with a cork Most light white and rosé wines will be drinkable for over a week when stored in the refrigerator. You'll notice that on the first day, the flavors will become more subtle as the wine oxidizes. The overall fruit character of the wine tends to diminish and become less vibrant.

Full-bodied white wine

3-5 days in the refrigerator Cork-filled, full-bodied white wines, like Chardonnay and Viognier, will oxidize more quickly because they see more oxygen during the aging process before bottling. Just be sure to tuck them into the freezer. If you drink a lot of these wines, investing in vacuum caps is a very smart idea.

3-5 days in a cool dark place with corks Red wines will develop more tannin and acidity the longer they are after opening. So, a light red with very little tannin, like a Pinot Noir, won't last as long as a full-bodied red like a Petite Sirah. Some wines may even improve after their first day of opening. After opening your red wine, place it in a chiller or dark, cool place. If you don't have a chiller, your fridge will be better than keeping the wine in a 70°F (21°C) room.

Fortified wine

28 days in a cool dark place with a cork Fortified wines like Port, Sherry and Marsala have a long shelf life because of the addition of brandy. While these wines may look fantastic on an elevated shelf, they will lose their vibrancy more quickly due to exposure to light and heat. The only wines that will keep forever when open are Madeira and Marsala - they have already been oxidized and cooked! Just so you know, the sweeter the dessert, the longer the booze will last. The same temperature-based rules apply here: It's best to keep them in the refrigerator.