Frequently Asked Questions
Sure. Storing wine in a cupboard can be a good decision, especially if there isn’t much space available. It should be kept cool and dark avoiding direct sunlight or vibrations. The bottom shelf of a pantry or unused cupboards may give your wine a perfect environment where it will age well.
When arranging your cabinet with wines, categorize them according to their maturity as well as the time intended for drinking them up. Those you wish to age are placed at the back while those meant for immediate consumption are arranged at the front for easy access.
Wine racks can be installed in several rooms within the house like dining rooms, kitchens, home bars, or even dedicated cellars. Before choosing where to put your wine rack ensure that you have considered the ambiance, temperature, and lighting conditions of the room so that it suits well while providing an optimum environment for your collection.
Preferably bottles should lie horizontally or slightly tilted when they are in the stand since this ensures that there is contact between the liquid and cork thus no drying up will take place which would hinder proper aging. Furthermore, avoid storing bottles upright for long periods because this causes deterioration in terms of quality through oxidation.
The length of time that a wine can remain in the cabinet depends on various factors such as age, varietal, and storage condition. Generally speaking, if the wines are kept at a cool place with minimal changes of temperature and light most of them can last up to six months without much loss of quality.
