There are four factors that wine lovers - if only the regular collectors and consumers - must be aware of when choosing the way they do their cellar temperature, light, humidity and vibration. We cover why these concerns are, and how to minimize their effects, in each case.
Many experts agree that the temperature is the most important factor in storing wine. In general, the ideal temperature is assumed to be about 55 degrees Celsius, with minor fluctuations of about one degree or lessTime.
In the process of aging wine, many complex chemical changes occur over time. Each of these reactions occurs at a certain frequency. As with most chemical reactions, heat caused or accelerated the rate of these reactions. Change due to aging of less than ideal temperatures, the speed with which the wine.
Consider changes - changes that enhance the aroma and taste of wine - the reason why the age of the wine in the first place. If the temperature is higher than ideal,these changes more quickly than expected. This leads to the summit of the quality of wine is much earlier than expected, and again goes down much faster. In addition, due to the complexity of the interactions between these different reactions, can no longer sync with each other, upset the balance in the wine.
Besides the effect of average temperature, the temperature change are considered. When the temperature of the bottle (and wine)up and down, the cork expands and contracts slightly, facilitating the passage of time. The worst are those fluctuations that occur daily - more often, the cork expands and contracts, the trigger more. This relaxation leads to the birth of the wine and in the air, causing oxidation and off-aromas and flavors that causes oxidation. Fluctuations in temperature during the seasons are not nearly as much of a problem, but because they occur frequently.
Unlike what isTo make the temperature of the rate of aging of the wine? It is estimated that a temperature increase of storage at room temperature (about 72 degrees Celsius, 55 degrees F as the ideal comparison), increasing age somewhere between 2 and 8 times, at the upper end. That translates to store wine at room temperature for 3 years of storage at 55 degrees 6 to 24 years. And, of course, it gets worse the warmer the storage temperature. Save a winea closed car on a hot day, a similar effect on the wine, because for years, in fact, a wine "cooked" the results can be completely ruined.
Because the field is the effect of temperature on the maturation of the wine large and difficult to predict (as we could realistically compare a wine that has been maintained the ideal bottle for 20 years with another of the same batch that had prematurely after ' age of, say 3 years?), it is very difficult to determine when a wine is at its peak and fell, andMeasure. Of course you do not want to allow these effects to the quality of your wines risk.
Light is also a problem with the storage of wine, because the UV light can break certain compounds in the wine so that it is undesirable off-taste and smell. Sunlight, and a little 'smaller scale, fluorescent lamps emit UV radiation significantly, so are the sources of light annoying. Incandescent (not fluorescent) are not so much a problem,but should be limited when its always possible. The darkness is the light conditions are ideal for storing wine.
The humidity is a concern due to the fact that the low humidity can cause dehydration of the traditional cork and let the air, evaporation and oxidation of the conductors wine. Some evaporation of the wine is inevitable if the long-term storage of wine, but relatively high humidity in storage can minimize the problem. Excessive moisture can cause mold on the label andCork, but actually more than a cosmetic problem than a threat to the wine itself.
Finally, the vibrations can cause, as is often a problem when storing led by wine, because there is no sedimentation, which can be at the bottom of the bottle to move, react with the wine and the taste out. Although this is the least problematic of the four factors, it should still be considered and controlled, if possible.
In short, it is recommended to preserve the precious wine in a cool, dark and dampwhere they are not disturbed. One of the best places to store wine is where it has always been preserved - in a cave or cellar. A wine cellar will do if it is always cool, dark and damp. If you do not have access to a wine cellar or real enough, you might want to invest in a wine cooler - a special fridge for storing wine - preferably without windows or at least dark glass and reliable temperature and humidity . In this way, your wine will be ready to enjoy whenThey are ready to enjoy.
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