How to store wine at home.

If we store wine at home, several factors must be taken into account for its correct conservation.

The most important and that must always be controlled are...

The position of the bottle.

Wine bottles must be stored in a horizontal position, never upright, this is because the wine needs to be in contact with the cork for optimal conservation.

The light.

Another very important parameter is light, the less light the better, whether natural or artificial and always avoiding direct light.

Temperature.

The place chosen to store the wine should be at an ambient temperature between 9ºC and 17ºC, preferably without many variations, so you have to look for rooms where the temperature does not vary much from summer to winter.

Ventilation must also be taken into account, since if the air is not renewed, fungi and bacteria can appear that will affect the cork first and then the wine.

Humidity.

One of the most difficult factors to control is humidity. The ideal humidity to preserve wine ranges between 65% and 85% humidity.

If the humidity is high, the packaging and labeling of the bottle may be damaged, on the other hand, if the humidity is low, it can damage the cork since it can dry out.

Conclusions:

If your house allows it, the best spaces for the conservation of wine would be storage rooms, basements or pantries as long as they meet the aforementioned conditions.

If we do not have this space, we must find a dark place where the heating does not affect much and the temperature is stable, such as a stop in a room with little use or behind the kitchen skirting boards, always better away from the dishwasher and washing machine. since these emit heat and vibrations.

Although the best option will always be to have an electric cellar or wine cellar. On the market you can find an infinite number of models with different capacities and characteristics, your choice will depend on the type of wines to be stored, your budget and the space available at home.