How long is the shelf life of red wine
Sihai network: in many people's eyes, wine is more fragrant and fragrant, which is what we call Baijiu in our country. However, for red wine, is it true that the older the wine, the more fragrant it is? Some people say that red wine is made by its shelf life. So, why does red wine have a shelf life? How long is the shelf life of red wine.
Why does red wine have a shelf life
Wine and other commodities have a shelf life, not all wine can be stored indefinitely, such as rice wine, wine, red wine, fruit wine and so on have a shelf life, generally more storage for about three years, after the shelf life or not to drink, expired wine will appear turbid sedimentation, taste decline, but still can drink, but the taste is not good, may not be good for people's health .
In our country, red wine is marked with shelf life, which is mainly to adapt to people's consumption habits, so that people can have a reference when buying red wine. In China, the shelf life of wine is generally ten years, while in foreign countries, wine generally has no shelf life.
How long is the shelf life of red wine
Every bottle of red wine has its life. The shelf life of ordinary red wine on the market is about 5 years, less than 8 to 10 years. Good quality red wine, its shelf life can reach 8 to 10 years. The red wine from Mingzhuang has better aging ability and the red wine from Mingzhuang has a longer shelf life. Red wines aged for many years, such as dry red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes, have a very hard, bitter and astringent taste after two years of storage in new oak barrels. Only after 10 years or more of bottle storage can the taste become soft.
Red wine is not the older the better. The vintages on red wine refer to the vintages of that year. Most (99%) wines do not have aging ability. The better drinking period depends on different wines, generally between 2 and 10 years. Only a few very good wines have the ability to age. Some French and Italian wines have been aged for decades or even hundreds of years. Many wines of Bordeaux winery are still suitable for drinking even if they have been preserved for more than a century.
The above has told you why red wine has a shelf life and how long is the shelf life of red wine. I hope it can help you. Some white wines have a life cycle of more than 10 years, while red wines generally have a longer life cycle than white wines.