How to Preserve Wine to Maintain its Taste

30/12/2023

Wine is a drink that brings both new and attractive flavors. Those who have a passion for this enchanting drink often exude extraordinary sophistication and charm. Wine is a very sensitive beverage and is easily influenced by the surrounding environment. If not properly preserved, the wine will lose its unique taste and true value. So how long can wine be stored? As someone who likes to collect and enjoy wine, do you know how to preserve them effectively? The article below will suggest you ways to properly preserve wine, keeping the full aroma when drinking. Let's follow along now!

Things to know about wine

Wine is not simply a drink used at luxurious parties. If you know how to control the dosage and combine it with a nutritious diet, drinking wine will bring many health benefits. There are two popular types of wine: red wine and white wine. Red wine often contains many antioxidants that help prevent and support cardiovascular diseases, strokes, etc.

Things to know about wine
Things to know about wine

Benefits of drinking wine

Increase clarity

Wine contains polyphenol compounds. This compound has high antioxidant properties, neutralizing free radicals that damage body cells. At the same time, Polyphenols also help increase clarity and improve memory effectively. Studies show that drinking grape juice or grape wine for 12 weeks can significantly support memory. 

Reduce the risk of cancer

Another special benefit of drinking wine is that it can reduce the risk of cancer. Wine contains Resveratrol, which has the ability to inhibit cancer cells. This substance will interfere with the development of some hormones and effectively prevent cancer cells from spreading.  

Prevent heart disease and stroke

Wine contains antioxidants that can help protect the heart from damage caused by free radicals. Studies show that drinking wine in moderation can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, including coronary heart disease, stroke and cerebrovascular disease. However, we should not abuse the use of wine but use it scientifically.

Health benefits of drinking wine
Health benefits of drinking wine

Why is it necessary to preserve wine carefully?

Because if wine is stored properly, it will taste more delicious and be more nutritious for your health. However, wine is easily damaged if environmental conditions are not up to standard. Especially in a country like Vietnam, during hot seasons, high temperatures will significantly reduce the quality of wine. 

The way to recognize spoiled wine is when the wine precipitates, changes color, has a sour smell or mold. If ingested, it can cause kidney stones, stomach ulcers and stroke. Therefore, please pay attention to how to properly store and display wine to avoid risks that are harmful to your health. 

How to properly preserve wine 

Standard temperature conditions

Đối với việc bảo quản rượu vang đỏ thì nhiệt độ tiêu chuẩn từ 15 – 18 độ C. Còn cách bảo quản nhiệt độ cho rượu vang trắng thì khoảng 12-15 độ C là phù hợp. Do nhiệt độ quá thấp sẽ khiến nút chai co lại làm không khí dễ xâm nhập vào, khiến rượu vang dễ bị lên men. Nhiệt độ quá cao có thể khiến rượu bị oxy hóa, làm mất hương vị và chất lượng. 

Suitable humidity conditions

Hãy đảm rằng rượu vang luôn được bảo quản trong môi trường có độ ẩm từ 50% đến 80%. Độ ẩm quá thấp có thể khiến nhãn chai bị bong tróc, làm giảm giá trị của rượu. Độ ẩm quá cao có thể tạo điều kiện cho nấm mốc phát triển, làm hỏng rượu.

Suitable lighting conditions

Ánh sáng là yếu tố khá quan trọng trong quá trình bảo quản rượu. Ánh sáng mặt trời có thể làm hỏng hương vị của rượu vang. Do đó, khi người có sở thích sưu tầm rượu vang thường sẽ trang bị hầm rượu trong nhà. Điều này sẽ ngăn cản các tia UV tiếp xúc và làm giảm chất lượng của rượu.

How to order wine

During preservation and storage, wine should be placed horizontally. The purpose of this method is to keep the wine and cork in contact with each other, helping the cork to always stay moist. From there, it will prevent air from entering, reducing the quality and affecting the flavor of the wine.

Horizontal position helps prevent air from entering and reducing wine quality
Horizontal position helps prevent air from entering and reducing wine quality

Do not place near places with strange odors

Wine is a very "sensitive" drink, especially resistant to strong and bold smells. For example, foods with strong odors such as fish sauce, durian, garlic, gasoline, etc. If wine is placed near things with strong flavors, it will affect the inherent characteristic flavor of wine.

Wine storage period

How long can wine be stored? This is an issue that receives a lot of attention from wine collectors. Not all wines that age longer will be more delicious and valuable. This depends on the type of wine, production method and storage conditions. Each type of wine has its own shelf life. Therefore, you should learn clearly to be able to enjoy the most delicious glass of wine.

For red wine, the storage period for red wine is from 5 to 10 years. Especially with dark red wine, the time can last from 20 to 50 years. Because the longer this type of wine is kept, the more passionate and attractive the flavor becomes.

The way to preserve white wine is different from red wine. The best time to preserve them is 2 - 5 years. White wine should not be left for too long because it will lose its characteristic flavor and deliciousness.

The shelf life of red wine lasts from 5-10 years
How long can wine be stored? Red wine preservation usually takes longer than white wine

How to preserve wine after opening

Store in the refrigerator

Storing wine in the refrigerator is a simple and effective way to prevent oxidation. However, you should note that refrigerator temperatures can reduce the flavor of wine. Therefore, you should only store wine in the refrigerator for a short time

Đối với vang đỏ, thời gian cất trữ tối đa trong tủ lạnh từ 1 – 2 ngày. Vì nếu để quá lâu sẽ mất đi vị ngon của rượu. Còn cách bảo quản rượu vang trắng trong tủ lạnh sẽ dài hơn khoảng từ 2 đến 3 ngày. 

Opened red or white wine usually lasts for 1-3 days
Opened red or white wine usually lasts for 1-3 days

How to preserve wine after opening? Pour into a smaller bottle of wine

Transferring unfinished wine to a smaller bottle will help keep less air in the bottle. This will help the wine's oxidation process take longer. The appropriate capacity for wine extraction is from 150ml - 350ml depending on size.

How to preserve wine after opening? Vacuum out the bottle

Use a vacuum cleaner to remove air to reduce the amount of oxygen in the wine. However, this method can also absorb part of the aroma, causing the wine to no longer retain its original taste. 

Epilogue

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