▷ what temperature do you keep it at and other rules

Wines can improve over time especially if the wine is stored properly. However, not all wines need to be stored for years to improve. Any wine, however, must be stored properly so that its taste does not change.

Wine enthusiasts definitely know the dos and don’ts of a bottle of wine. But if you are not a wine connoisseur, this article is for you. There are some important things to consider when purchasing a new bottle of wine. First, whether or not it is worth keeping for several years until you can enjoy it. And secondly, if it is worth preserving the chosen wine, you need to know how to do it.

At what temperature is wine stored?

We have prepared for you this complete guide in which we will talk about the correct conservation of wines: how to store wine at home if you don’t have a cellar, which wines are worth aging and what happens to wines if you don’t store them properly. Continue reading this article to become a little expert in wine conservation.

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Contrary to the general idea that wines will be better if you wait a few years before serving them, the truth is that not all wines are worth the wait. In fact, most commercial wines are intended to be served within a maximum of five years. Subsequently the wine may lose its flavor.

Fine wines are those that deserve to be kept for years to improve. In this category, not only their conservation is fundamental, but also the way of aging the wine. If you have such a collection, a cellar is essential.

Our cellar, thanks to the Dumbrăveni cellars, has the optimal temperature and humidity conditions to subject wines from exceptional vintages to a long aging process in the bottle. This gives fine wines tertiary aromas that add character.

Exceptional wines they tell a special story, and it is precisely the years of conservation that make the difference. It’s quite different when you serve an aged wine versus a regular one. Even if you don’t plan to age your wines, correct conservation of these will give you the best shape of the wine when you decide to serve it.

Tips for storing wine correctly

When you buy a wine and don’t plan to drink it right away, it matters where you decide to store it. It is important to know how to store wine. Many people choose to keep it in the kitchen, which is the least suitable area of the house. It is the brightest room, with a fluctuating temperature, most of the time in the kitchen it is warmer than in the rest of the house. Wine should be stored in a room with a constant, cool temperature.

If you don’t have a dedicated basement or refrigerator, here it is 8 rules for the correct conservation of wines at home.

Avoid bright areas and choose a dry, cool place

Sunlight can oxidize sulfite-containing amino acids in wine. This will change the flavor of the wine. Store wine in an area away from sunlight and fluorescent lights. White wines they are more easily affected by the sun’s rays because they are contained in a transparent bottle. As compared to red wineswhich are in dark bottles, white wines require more attention.

To prevent your wine from spoiling prematurely, choose a cool, dry place to store it. This way you will preserve the flavor of the wine until the bottle is opened.

Store it in a room with a constant temperature

If there is one essential thing to remember, it is to store wine in a room at a constant temperature. Although the ideal temperature is between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius, make sure that the temperature in the room remains the same. Of course you don’t have to worry about small changes of one degree Celsius. And remember that any temperature above 21 degrees Celsius affects the taste of the wine. The storage temperature of wine is very important!

Consider that many wines have an expiration date

As mentioned before, not all wines are intended to be aged. Most wines should be consumed within a maximum of two to three years. Even though I said it would actually be five years, which is correct, it is advisable not to wait too long. Above all because wines are made to be enjoyed. Why would you wait so long?

Avoid strong odors near wine bottles

While it may be convenient, the kitchen is not the place to store wine. Not only is the temperature in the kitchen inadequate, but also the strong odors of the food inside. The wine breathes through the porous cork, so you need to keep it away from strong odors. They can penetrate the cork and alter the wine.

Space-wise it may be practical to store multiple bottles vertically, but this will affect the taste of the wine. The vertical position of the wine bottle can cause the cork to dry out and therefore the wine is exposed to oxygen. This will definitely oxidize your wine bottles.

Avoid storing wines in the garage

Of course, in theory, the garage area can be perfect for wine storage. Yes, it’s beautiful and definitely protected from the sun. But the garage will get very hot in the summer and too cold in the winter. The garage temperature isn’t always constant, so there’s a good chance it will affect your wines.

Keep area ventilated

Wherever you choose to store your wine bottles, make sure the area is well ventilated. It is vain to choose the perfect place and there is no ventilation. This will result in a musty smell in the wine.

Take care of the humidity in the room

In addition to room temperature, humidity is also equally important. The perfect humidity is 70%, but since perfection does not exist, a humidity between 50 and 80% is indicated. This way you will be sure that your wine is safe.

What happens when you don’t store your wines properly?

Failure to follow these rules and suggestions will inevitably ruin the wines. Sooner or later, an incorrectly stored wine will change its flavor, smell and texture. Keeping it in conditions that are too humid will encourage mold growth, while areas that are too dry will dry out the cork and allow air to enter the bottle.

To enjoy a excellent wine there are only a few things to pay attention to. Now that you’ve read this article, you know exactly how to properly store your wine bottles. We hope that our advice will be useful to you from now on. And if our aged wines mentioned above have caught your attention, we invite you to discover the Gîrboiu Family Reserve.