{"id":1302,"date":"2024-03-02T16:00:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T15:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vino.blog\/how-to-store-wine\/"},"modified":"2024-03-02T16:02:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-02T15:02:26","slug":"how-to-store-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vino.blog\/en\/how-to-store-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to store wine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every wine lover&#8217;s nightmare when it comes to storing wine: an old bottle of a <a href=\"https:\/\/vino.blog\/en\/wine-as-an-investment\/\">special vintage<\/a> is eagerly served after being stored in the cellar for many years &#8211; and then the wine, which was advertised as being so delicious, tastes like pure vinegar &#8211; or even worse.<\/p>\n\n<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-82a1f26\" data-block-id=\"82a1f26\"><style>.stk-82a1f26 li{padding-inline-start:10px !important}.stk-82a1f26 ol{list-style-type:decimal !important}<\/style><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\">Storing wine correctly<\/p><ol class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#zapfen-drehverschluss-kunststoff-oder-glas\">Spigot, screw cap, plastic or glass?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#die-sache-mit-der-temperatur\">The thing with the temperature<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#obacht-bei-geruchen\">Watch out for odors!<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wein-liebt-dunkelheit\">Wine loves darkness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#kleine-dinge-machen-den-unterschied\">Small things make all the difference<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#holz-oder-metall-klein-oder-gross\">Wood or metal, small or large?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#weinkuhlschrank\">Store in the wine fridge<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#wie-wein-gelagert-werden-will\">How to store wine properly<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the past, wine was usually stored in tubes made of animal skin or in simple vats. Nowadays, thanks to the introduction of the sealable glass bottle, wines can be stored more hygienically &#8211; and with a more neutral taste.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For style reasons, we&#8217;ll leave the &#8220;bag-in-box&#8221; out of the equation here. This is a plastic bag filled with wine which is surrounded by a cardboard box. And I&#8217;d rather not talk about wine from a tetrapack or Prosecco from a can.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-pouring-wine-in-glass-from-bag-in-box-close-up-2023-11-27-05-10-02-utc-1-960x1440.jpg\" alt=\"Wine from cardboard box\" class=\"wp-image-790\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-pouring-wine-in-glass-from-bag-in-box-close-up-2023-11-27-05-10-02-utc-1-960x1440.jpg 960w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-pouring-wine-in-glass-from-bag-in-box-close-up-2023-11-27-05-10-02-utc-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-pouring-wine-in-glass-from-bag-in-box-close-up-2023-11-27-05-10-02-utc-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-pouring-wine-in-glass-from-bag-in-box-close-up-2023-11-27-05-10-02-utc-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/man-pouring-wine-in-glass-from-bag-in-box-close-up-2023-11-27-05-10-02-utc-1-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"zapfen-drehverschluss-kunststoff-oder-glas\">Spigot, screw cap, plastic or glass?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It makes sense to store the wine bottles horizontally. Due to the direct contact with the wine, the cork does not dry out during storage and therefore does not warp. However, due to the shortage of cork and the associated price explosion, bottles are now often sealed with corks made of plastic, glass or with a screw cap. Bottles with such closures or even a crown cork give you more freedom in storage, as these types of closures do not dry out. These bottles can therefore be stored vertically or horizontally. However, with a wine with a crown cap, it is hardly worth letting the juice mature a little longer.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"die-sache-mit-der-temperatur\">The thing with the temperature<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the temperature, cork &#8211; regardless of whether it is natural or plastic cork &#8211; contracts or expands. Neither is ideal. In addition, too high a temperature can cause the wine to undergo extremely undesirable secondary fermentation, which can force the cork out of the bottle due to the higher pressure. Roughly speaking, the ambient temperature can be in the range of 5 to 15\u00b0 degrees, but should then not experience any major temperature fluctuations. A constant 10 \u00b0C in the long term would be ideal. The perfect wine cellar keeps the humidity at 50-75% &#8211; higher humidity may cause the bottle labels to dissolve.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"obacht-bei-geruchen\">Watch out for odors!<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Storing wine in the spice cabinet is not a particularly good idea, as a small amount of air exchange via the corks of the wine bottle cannot be avoided. For this reason, wine with cones should not be stored for long periods in kitchens, garages or other rooms where strong odors are generated.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wine bottles should also not be stored in the carton in which they were delivered for a longer period of time, as the carton, the adhesive and the plasticizers contained in it can affect the aroma of the wine over time. If the wine is delivered in a wooden crate, this should also be opened. This leads to better air circulation, which prevents the grape juice from taking on the taste of the wooden crate.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-crates-with-wine-bottles-in-storage-room-2023-11-27-05-11-17-utc-1-960x640.jpg\" alt=\"Wine storage\" class=\"wp-image-802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-crates-with-wine-bottles-in-storage-room-2023-11-27-05-11-17-utc-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-crates-with-wine-bottles-in-storage-room-2023-11-27-05-11-17-utc-1-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-crates-with-wine-bottles-in-storage-room-2023-11-27-05-11-17-utc-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-crates-with-wine-bottles-in-storage-room-2023-11-27-05-11-17-utc-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-crates-with-wine-bottles-in-storage-room-2023-11-27-05-11-17-utc-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wein-liebt-dunkelheit\">Wine loves darkness<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Too much light also damages the wine, so it should always be stored in the dark. The more light a wine has to endure, the more its shelf life is reduced. For this reason, by the way, red wine is very rarely bottled in flint glass. Colored glass (usually green or brown) keeps out significantly more UV radiation, but cannot completely prevent the harmful effects.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kleine-dinge-machen-den-unterschied\">Small things make all the difference<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As is so often the case in life, it&#8217;s the little things that make a big difference when it comes to wine storage. Vibrations ensure that the sediment in the wine, i.e. the fine sediment that forms at the bottom of the bottle when it is stored for a long time, is stirred up.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If this only happens once or maybe twice, it&#8217;s not so bad. The main thing is that the deposit has time to settle again afterwards. However, if the wine is repeatedly shaken, its maturation is negatively affected. This means that a cellar that is very close to a busy road, the main railway station or a techno club is rather unsuitable for storing wine. It is also better to avoid placing wine racks close to boilers, pumps or washing machines.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-wine-shelves-with-bottles-on-the-table-in-m-2023-11-27-05-36-54-utc-1-960x640.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-wine-shelves-with-bottles-on-the-table-in-m-2023-11-27-05-36-54-utc-1-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-wine-shelves-with-bottles-on-the-table-in-m-2023-11-27-05-36-54-utc-1-840x560.jpg 840w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-wine-shelves-with-bottles-on-the-table-in-m-2023-11-27-05-36-54-utc-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-wine-shelves-with-bottles-on-the-table-in-m-2023-11-27-05-36-54-utc-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/wooden-wine-shelves-with-bottles-on-the-table-in-m-2023-11-27-05-36-54-utc-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"holz-oder-metall-klein-oder-gross\">Wood or metal, small or large?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are also a few things to consider when choosing wine racks. Especially those who have a large cellar and want to store many bottles are advised to invest in sturdy shelving. Small models for around 20 to 40 bottles can be found in DIY stores for relatively little money. However, the larger and more extensive the shelves become, the sooner you should say goodbye to cheap versions and wooden shelves altogether.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, wooden shelves are susceptible to a certain level of humidity, so it is better to choose a shelf made of stone or concrete if the humidity is high. However, wooden shelves can be used without hesitation if the humidity is below 50 percent. Of course, shelves made of solid or fine wood are generally more suitable than plywood or fiberboard, as they are more stable and tougher. Metal shelves may not look the best, but they are certainly practical and inexpensive.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"weinkuhlschrank\">Store in the wine fridge<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who do not have a cellar at home and would like to store their wine in the apartment: a wine refrigerator is recommended. The vast majority of wine refrigerators must be placed in an interior space. Ideally, it should be warmer than 15 \u00b0C, otherwise it will not work effectively. However, there are also wine climate cabinets that have an integrated winter system. These can then also be placed in a colder location (up to a maximum of 0\u00b0 C).  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/storing-bottles-of-wine-in-fridge-for-cooling-and-2023-11-27-04-58-36-utc-1-960x540.jpg\" alt=\"Wine storage in the wine cooler\" class=\"wp-image-809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/storing-bottles-of-wine-in-fridge-for-cooling-and-2023-11-27-04-58-36-utc-1-960x540.jpg 960w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/storing-bottles-of-wine-in-fridge-for-cooling-and-2023-11-27-04-58-36-utc-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/storing-bottles-of-wine-in-fridge-for-cooling-and-2023-11-27-04-58-36-utc-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/vino.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/storing-bottles-of-wine-in-fridge-for-cooling-and-2023-11-27-04-58-36-utc-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wie-wein-gelagert-werden-will\">How to store wine properly<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When storing wine, there are a few key points to bear in mind to preserve the quality and aroma of your wine.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly, wine is extremely sensitive to odors, so make sure it is stored away from strong smelling substances. Secondly, wine prefers darkness, as direct light, especially UV light, can accelerate its ageing and have a negative effect on its taste. Finally, a cool and humid climate is ideal for wine storage, as it helps to keep the cork moist and thus ensure optimum sealing.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By following these guidelines, you ensure that your wine can mature under optimal conditions, which ultimately leads to a better taste experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every wine lover&#8217;s nightmare when it comes to storing wine: an old bottle of a special vintage is eagerly served after being stored in the cellar for many years &#8211; and then the wine, which was advertised as being so delicious, tastes like pure vinegar &#8211; or even worse. 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