The evolution of a wine
Although it can be sensed by connoisseurs, it is not perfectly predictable. It depends on the wine itself, its preparation and its packaging, as well as the storage conditions of the bottles. If you have always liked to have a dozen good wines at home, if you tend to keep them for months or years before drinking them, then you need to create conditions for the storage of your wines.
Humidity
The bottles need to be kept horizontal to prevent the cork from drying out. When corks dry, they shrink and allow air to enter the bottles thus oxidizing the wine. 70% relative humidity is recommended. Excessive humidity strengthens the fungi and damages the labels.
Temperature
Temperature is perhaps the most critical aspect of wine storage. Very hot places are very harmful to the structure of wine, causing them to age quickly, lose their vitality and become tired and old. The recommended temperature for wine storage is between 12º and 18º.
Air quality
The wine storage area must be well ventilated to preserve air quality. It is crucial to avoid odorous contamination that can penetrate through the cork, if kept with other foods such as vegetables, fruits, cheeses or others that can be fermented, irreversibly affecting its quality and flavor.
Light and vibration
It is in the dark, where wine likes to age, in complete silence. Ultraviolet light can penetrate even the darkest glass, causing the degradation of organic compounds, aging the wine prematurely. Vibration shakes the bottles, speeds up chemical reactions and breaks down the molecular structures of their compounds, leading to premature wine aging.
