The shelf life of wine is generally ten years in China, but there is no so-called shelf life abroad. There is only one suitable drinking period, which varies from one to two years to decades according to the quality of wine.

Red wine is not as old as possible. The year on red wine refers to the grapes of that year. Most (99%) wines have no aging ability, and the best drinking period varies from wine to wine, generally between 2- 10 years. Only a few particularly good wines have the ability to age. Some top French and Italian wines have the ability to age for decades or even hundreds of years. Many wines from Bordeaux's top wineries are still suitable for drinking even if they have been preserved for more than 1 century.