How To Store White Wine
All wine is susceptible to a few external variables that, if not controlled, can cause it to spoil. These include:
Oxygen
Temperature
Humidity
Light Exposure
When it comes to wine storage it is critical that you maintain recommended levels of the aforementioned. It is also important that you understand the slight differences of each respective to each wine category. While this guide details the best way to store white wine, we invite you to read our other guides as well:
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Wine has two major sensitivities:
Temperature
Light
Temperature
High temperatures and temperature fluctuations can rapidly deteriorate wine and white wine is no different. Therefore regulating temperature is critical to the long-term storage of your white wine.
What Is The Best Temperature To Store White White? Between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 18 degrees Celsius).
Location
Due to the aforementioned the best location to store white wine is a temperature controlled facility (see our options). If this isn’t possible the next most ideal location to store white wine is underground, perhaps a basement or cellar. If none of these are available then you can always try an interior closet. L
FAQ’s
What do I do with unfinished bottles of white wine? Simply re-cork the bottle and keep in a cool place away from the light.
How Long Should You Keep White Wine? Generally speaking 2-years is the longest you should store most white wines. However, there are a few that can last up to 20-years.
Which White Wines Last Longer? White wines with high acidity and sugar content last longer. These wines are typically grown in cooler regions.
How long will an opened bottle of white wine last? The shelf-life for an opened bottle of white wine is 5-days. To maximize, ensure that you re-cork after opening and store in the fridge.
How Long Will White Wine Last In The Fridge? Most white wines can last up to 7 days in the fridge so long as the bottle is corked.
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