Viking VUWC1541CRSS Wine Booklet - The Fine Art of Aging - Page 8

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Frequently Asked Questions Q - What type of wine should be cellared? A - Every wine will benefit from proper storage conditions. The appropriate length of storage depends on the grape varietal and the quality of the wine. Q - What are the proper temperature and humidity settings for storing wine? A - The general rule is that temperature should be approximately 55 degrees Fahrenheit (55-60 degrees Fahrenheit is adequate for red wines) and humidity between 60% and 75%. Sparkling wines and most white wines, which generally develop at a faster rate than reds, can be stored at lower temperatures (45-55 degrees Fahrenheit) to slow the maturation and provide a longer "drinking window." Q - Why are bottles stored horizontally? A - To keep corks moist and swollen which prevents air from entering the bottle, thus avoiding oxidation. Q - Is it okay to store champagne in the refrigerator? A - Only for a period of up to 24 hours. The temperatures are too cold and dry, plus odors from food may impart off-flavors. Q - Do storage levels affect the temperature? A - It is always better to have the cellar well stocked. More mass controls the temperature better, preventing the compressor from running too frequently due to having to cool an excess volume of space.

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Q – What type of wine should be cellared?
A
– Every wine will benefit from proper
storage conditions. The appropriate
length of storage depends on the grape
varietal and the quality of the wine.
Q – What are the proper temperature and
humidity settings for storing wine?
A
– The general rule is that temperature
should be approximately 55 degrees
Fahrenheit (55-60 degrees Fahrenheit is
adequate for red wines) and humidity
between 60% and 75%. Sparkling wines
and most white wines, which generally
develop at a faster rate than reds, can
be stored at lower temperatures
(45-55 degrees Fahrenheit) to slow the
maturation and provide a longer
“drinking window.”
Q – Why are bottles stored horizontally?
A
– To keep corks moist and swollen
which prevents air from entering the
bottle, thus avoiding oxidation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q – Is it okay to store champagne in the refrigerator?
A
– Only for a period of up to 24 hours.
The temperatures are too cold and dry,
plus odors from food may impart off-flavors.
Q – Do storage levels affect the temperature?
A
– It is always better to have the cellar
well stocked. More mass controls the
temperature better, preventing the
compressor from running too frequently
due to having to cool an excess
volume of space.