The shelf life of red wine is 8 to 10 years. The suitable drinking period of low-end red wine is only about one year. The peak period of top-grade red wine is between 20 and 50 years after storage. The peak period of top-grade white wine can be more than 50 years. . If red wine is stored properly, the cork will not deteriorate and has a shelf life of 8 to 10 years. Low-end red wine has rich fruit aroma and needs to be consumed within 1 to 2 years after brewing. The shelf life of high-end red wine is 10 to 20 years, and the shelf life of Lafite and some dry white wines is more than 50 years.

1. Theoretically, the shelf life of red wine is 8 to 10 years, but the drinking period of low-end red wine is only about one year. The peak period of top-grade red wine after storage is between 20 and 50 years, and the top-grade white wine can reach more than 50 years. When red wine needs to be stored for more than 10 years, it requires the collector's patience and care. No one will complain about the shelf life of Zhuangming wine due to improper storage. The reason why old wine deteriorates during storage can only be due to improper storage conditions and measures.

2. Because alcohol has antiseptic and sterilizing effects, the shelf life of drinks with moderate or above alcohol content is rarely discussed. Whiskey and Chinese liquor can be stored for more than 50 years, not to mention the shelf life. Because low-alcohol drinks contain high sugar content, you need to check the shelf life. Red wine has an alcohol content of 13, which is somewhere in between. Generally speaking, as long as it is properly stored, cork will not deteriorate and has a shelf life of 8 to 10 years. Low-end red wine emphasizes fruity flavor and needs to be consumed within 1 to 2 years after brewing. After more than 2 years, the fruity smell disappeared, and there was nothing left to recommend it. The shelf life of low-end red wine can be as long as 10 years, and the red wine itself will not deteriorate even after it loses its flavor.

3. Mid- to high-end red wines value the aftertaste and aftertaste and require long-term storage. The shelf life of these red wines after bottling is as long as 10 to 20 years, and Lafite and some dry white wines can even reach more than 50 years, and can be stored in a suitable storage environment. The most taboo thing about preserving red wine is strong temperature changes. The ideal storage environment is to maintain a temperature between 12 and 14 degrees Celsius and a humidity between 65 and 80 degrees Celsius. Keep it dark to keep the air clean and prevent other odors from seeping into the wine. The storage time of red wine depends on the tannin content in the wine. More tannins require longer storage time. Mid-range wines from excellent small production areas, such as Medoc, Saint-Emilion, etc., can be stored for 3 to 5 years. For mid-level wines, after the fourth year, you will find that the taste is deeper. Low-end famous houses, storage capacity of 5-10 years. Lafite only enters its best drinking period after being stored for 10 years. Some vintages of Lafite, such as 1982, need to be stored for 20 years before entering the best drinking period.