Introduction
Among the many factors that influence its good performance, it is impossible not to mention the following conservation Brunello di Montalcino.
Properly storing a wine predisposed to long aging, in fact, allows not only to make the most of the taste and strength of the tannin (already very present in itself) but also to make it effective against time.
In order to fully appreciate its unmistakable organoleptic qualities, it is essential to know the principles and techniques of conservation of Brunello di Montalcino, so as to preserve its qualities and enhance its evolution over time.
In this article, we will guide you through the world of the conservation of Brunello di Montalcino, offering practical advice and helpful tips on how to best guard your precious nectar.
We will explore the key factors affecting wine storage, such as temperature, humidity, light and bottle position, and we will provide you with detailed guidance on how to create the ideal environment for your Brunello.
Whether you are a wine enthusiast, collector of fine wines or simply eager to savor the best of Brunello di Montalcino on a special occasion, this article will be an indispensable guide to ensuring that your wine remains in perfect condition over time.
Storage of Brunello di Montalcino wine in the bottle already opened
The first myth to be dispelled concerns precisely the effective duration of an open bottle of wine. As with so many red wines, in fact, for Brunello di Montalcino it is not possible to define a precise time frame within which to consume the wine.
For a proper storage of Brunello di Montalcino wine (we recommend you read our in-depth look at Brunello) and to enjoy it at its best, it would be best to consume it all a few hours after opening the bottle.
Even if this is not the case, the wine can be safely stored in the refrigerator for a couple of days, as long as it is well corked.
Within the first few hours after opening, in fact, exposure to air promotes the process of reoxygenation of wine, which promotes the development of bouquet of aromas of Brunello.
This reoxygenation process, however, in the long run turns into. oxidation, which days after opening turns the wine into vinegar.
Storing Brunello di Montalcino wine in the refrigerator is therefore possible, but not too much time should pass. We are talking about a maximum of 2 to 3 days.
In any case, even if the wine should reach the state of "vinegar." Would not be harmful to health if ingested.
Why it is important to preserve Brunello di Montalcino wine.
La storage of Brunello di Montalcino wine (you can find our Montalcino wine shop here), whether already opened or still corked, is essential especially for the development of the aromatic bouquet and tannin characteristic of this dark wine.
Mainly, storage of corked wine serves to mature its taste through aging.
According to experts, for conserving Brunello di Montalcino wine. similar systems apply to other wines, namely cool, dark places, where the aging process itself is aided by the surrounding environment.
Aging, therefore, contributes not only to the very development of the wine, but also to its maintenance over time. Preserving a wine, therefore, has the main purpose of promoting its aging and, consequently, also the time maintenance.
Storage temperature
As for the storage temperature of Brunello di Montalcino wine, the environment in which the wine is stored for aging should be around a constant range of 16 to 20 degrees Celsius.
With Brunello di Montalcino The same argument applies: store, age and enjoy.
In the event that, on the other hand, you want to store a bottle already opened of Brunello di Montalcino, storage would have the sole purpose of keeping its characteristics as unaltered as possible, so that it could be enjoyed at a later date as if it had just been uncorked.
Unfortunately, this is an almost impossible feat, as the oxygen itself tends to change the structure and organoleptic properties of the wine, which over time turns the wine into a completely different substance. You can store the wine in the refrigerator, well re-capped, but the oxygenation process will have already begun anyway.
Open Brunello di Montalcino wine storage: how to do it
Nevertheless, keep an open bottle of Brunello di Montalcino wine is possible by following some small tips.
Preserving Brunello di Montalcino wine in the correct manner slows down the oxygenation process, allowing Brunello to be stored a little longer than normal.
It is possible to store wine sucking in oxygen with a special tool (readily available). This very useful tool will allow you to create an airtight vacuum in the bottle and insert a stopper at the same time.
In the absence of this tool you can still re-cork the bottle, using a metal or cork stopper. Using a teaspoon, as many traditions would have it, serves virtually no purpose; its usefulness is the stuff of urban legend.
Place the bottle back in the refrigerator is the top tip for maintaining even more of a wine over time. During warm seasons, maintaining an appropriate temperature for wine is critical.
Where to store Brunello di Montalcino wine
As anticipated in the previous lines, the best place to store a wine that has already been opened is in the refrigerator, while for a bottle that is still corked it is essential to store Brunello di Montalcino in a cool and dark environment, away from strong aromas and odors, and at a constant temperature of no more than 20° C.
Being away from strong odors and light, in fact, prevents the wine from being corrupted by these external factors, which are very dangerous for its maintenance.
Conclusions
We hope this article has provided you with useful and detailed information on the conservation of Brunello di Montalcino, allowing you to savor its qualities to the fullest on any occasion.
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