Do you like wine? If so, you definitely need to know how to handle it in order to enjoy its delicious taste and aroma. Even if you only drink wine occasionally, remember that others may pay special attention to its quality.
What can you do to avoid a situation where relatively expensive wine loses its value? Store them properly!
Storage time
Although this fact is not widely known, it remains very important for the quality of wine consumed. Namely, only about 1% of wines on the market can be stored for years. The vast majority are alcohols that lose their wonderful properties after a year, so find out what kind of wine you are dealing with and how long you can store it.
Forget about carrying whatever liquor you can get your hands on for "special occasions" such as your son's wedding or your daughter's marriage.
The wine will not "turn out" if it is already lying
An important element of the storage of this alcohol is its horizontal position. The bottle should be placed horizontally so that the cork is in constant contact with the drink. As a result, the cork maintains adequate humidity and becomes more tight. This protects the wine from the damaging effects of oxygen. In the case of wines with a screw cap, this method is less important.
Where not to store wine
There is an even more serious issue here. The place where we hide the wine can completely ruin its quality, not to mention the fact that it can become just awful in taste. The best example of this is the kitchen countertop. Wine needs a constant, usually relatively low temperature.
Depending on the type of wine, these temperatures range between 6 ° C and 18 ° C. The temperatures in the kitchen during cooking change frequently. In addition, they reach much higher than the safe storage temperature of most wines. As if that were not enough, keeping this alcohol on top exposes it to sunlight, which is extremely deadly for the taste of the drink. Wine stored in this way may lose its positive qualities after just a few weeks.
An oasis for wines
Where is the best place to store wine? Of course, the best place would be a cellar that allows you to keep a constant and relatively low temperature. Its additional advantage is the presence of moisture. Appropriately high level of moisture has a beneficial effect on the quality of the stored wine. In addition, the wine cellar also protects the wine from light.
Unfortunately, not everyone has access to such a place. Then what? You can get a special refrigerator. These devices are adapted to the storage of special alcohols. They can take care of most of the aspects mentioned in this article. These are devices whose variety on the market is satisfactory. Many of them are made in a very aesthetic and stylish way. Thanks to such a unique refrigerator, you can become a tycoon of excellent wine, despite the lack of access to the cellar.
Store the wine carefully!
Wine is great alcohol. Exquisite and at the same time perfect for any occasion. Don't spoil an important celebration by storing wine without thinking.