(Tieudung.vn) - Perhaps many times you have accidentally seen images of wine bottles placed horizontally in storage cabinets. But, have you ever wondered about that? Let's find the answer together.
Should red wine be placed horizontally or 'vertical'?
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The best way to store most wine bottles is to place them horizontally. The reason is that corks are usually made from wood, placing the bottle horizontally will help the wine always be in contact with the cork, preventing the cork from drying out. Dry corks tend to shrink, causing the wine bottle to not be completely sealed, the wine inside can oxidize, and bacteria can invade, resulting in the wine losing its flavor and spoiling quickly.
In addition, if the wine bottle is placed vertically, sediment will settle at the bottom of the bottle, and the pouring action will stir up the sediment, reducing the aesthetics. Placing the wine bottle horizontally will help sediment settle on the bottle's belly and when pouring will not "run" into the glass.
Currently, many wines on the market are closed with screw caps instead of traditional buttons. Thanks to that, the sealing level is especially high, the wine is less affected by humidity and temperature in the air. In this case, it doesn't matter whether the wine bottle is horizontal or vertical.
We all know that most red wine bottle caps are made of wooden corks. If you want to seal the bottle cap to preserve red wine, you must wet the cork, because this will cause the cork to expand and completely seal the bottle mouth. secure and prevent air from entering.
So should all wine bottles be stored horizontally instead of standing? Not so. With sparkling wine and sparkling wine, you should preserve the bottle upright to retain the best flavor.
This type of wine always has high air pressure in the bottle to keep it carbonated and bubbly when you enjoy it. Sparkling wine bottles often have a plastic cap that you twist off and release that pressure when opening. Horizontal storage can affect the pressure in the bottle, affecting the flavor of the wine.
Notes when preserving wine
Pay attention to the type of wine you buy and the age of the wine when used. Some wines can be aged for decades, while other wines should be drunk throughout the year.
In general, white or sparkling wines are things you want to drink quickly and early. The older the red wine, the better. To get the best taste, research the type of wine you want to buy to know the best time to enjoy it.
You don't need to dedicate a massive storage room to store and preserve your wine. You just need to put them in optimal conditions. These are dark rooms or containers with cold air.
The optimal temperature for storing wine is 45-65 degrees F. It should also be in a room that is less humid, around 50-80% humidity. Any temperature above 70 degrees will cause your wine to lose flavor because it is too hot.
You don't need to spend all your money collecting wine and preserving it.
You can enjoy your wine leisurely or drink it on the weekend and store it easily in places like the refrigerator or basement, if you only have a few bottles to store.
