You are probably wondering about the conservation to adopt for a white wine before and after opening . As a reminder, white wines are not designed to be stored long term, unlike red wine. In this article, we will give you our tips for properly preserving the aromas of white wine.

What precautions should you take to store your white wine?

A white wine must be protected from sunlight ; it must be stored in a cellar or in a dark room . Temperatures should be between 10 and 14 degrees for a white wine.

After opening your white wine, you should know that it will have a fairly short shelf life. On average, a white wine will keep for three days after the first tasting . So it is best to put the cap back on your opened bottle and store it in a refrigerator or cellar , otherwise it will oxidize on contact with air.

Last tip : You can lay down the bottle of white wine to prevent the cork from drying out. If you are in the situation where you have not managed to store your white wine or it is corked, you can consult this article .

Did you know ?

Nowadays, red wine bottles are tinted while white wines are in transparent containers. However, at a certain time, bottles of white wine were green, for better conservation of the wine. Ultimately, white wines followed the style of rosé to better discern the hue of the different vintages and for marketing reasons.

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