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The older the better? The myth of the wine age.
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The older the better? The myth of the wine age. How does wine maturity happen? The maturity of a wine is the moment when the drink reaches its peak, being at its best time for consumption. The question that confuses most people is at what age does wine reach its peak. Each wine has its particularities that must be respected in order to extract its best flavor. In order to make this point a little simpler, I have listed below some types of wines and their characteristics, remembering that there is no rule and that maturity depends on several aspects. Young wines Wines up to 4 years old are considered young wines and are usually cheaper. They gain nothing from the guard. On the contrary, they lose a lot of quality when stored for a long time. Young and light white wines, as well as rosés, must be taken within three years to guarantee their freshness - but the ideal is to drink until the second year of life to ensure maximum use of the flavor. Reds, on the other hand, may show some evolution during the first and second years and, in some types, can reach 4 years. Ripe wines Although most white wines should be taken when they are young, some improve over the years, and can be taken up to 8 years of age. Regarding the reds, everything depends on the variety of grapes and they passed through oak, where they get a differentiated structure. The more elaborate, the more we can increase the guard time with the certainty of its evolution. Wines over 12 years of age are more fortified, elaborated, and even some special whites may appear on this list. At this level, prices are usually inaccessible to most people. Certainly, they are great wines that require great care in their care. It is important to stress the importance of not buying old wine without a history of keeping, always preferring a specialized store you trust. What is the difference between a young and an aged wine? Tannin assists in the conservation and aging of wine, especially red wines. The amount of this substance will tell you whether the drink should be consumed immediately or whether it can wait for years. Simple and young wines The composition of simple and young wines does not require much time to mature. Red types can have an average life of five to eight years, while whites, two to three years. These drinks are marked by the strong presence of fruity aromas and, in their colors, ruby red and violet predominate in reds, and greenish or yellow tones in whites. Fortified and ripe wines Fortified and mature wines, on the other hand, are usually kept for years in oak barricades to soften their tannins and gain more body, as they are more acid and with a high concentration of alcohol and sugar. Quality reds are between 10 and 15 years old, and whites can reach 6 years. On the other hand, guard wines, from special vintages, can exceed 50 years of maturity. Some aged wines can reach absurd prices, but they are produced especially for this purpose, according to specific vintages and selections. What are the changes in wines during the aging period? When red wines age, they tend to be softer and softer, compared to the roughness initially presented during bottling. The color changes from deep violet to a light brick red. Normally, when aged, they have more sediment than when young. With regard to smell and palate, the change is latent, making them more complex. White wines, on the other hand, when aged, acquire a darker hue, pulling to golden and amber tones. This is due to the slow oxidation process of its phenolic compounds. Some sediment may also appear, although in a much smaller amount than in reds. On the nose and in the mouth, the acidity of youth gives way to the mildest and most evolved aroma, with delicate notes of honey, nuts, butter, vanilla, toasted or smoked, depending on the varieties present in its composition. What is the ideal conservation to prolong the age of the wine? The form of storage varies according to the useful life of each type of drink. However, there are some rules that are basic for not changing the taste, aroma and consistency, regardless of the type of wine. It is necessary to keep the drink in an environment with a constant temperature, cool and balanced, around 15 ° C. Prevent the bottles from coming into direct contact with excess light, as this causes heat and changes the drink's properties, interfering with its flavor and aroma. Be very careful about humidity, as if it is above 65%, it can rot the labels. On the other hand, if it is less than that, it can influence the cracking of the corks and the entry of air into the bottles, which causes oxidation of the wine. There are several precautions that must be taken to guarantee the quality of the drink, regardless of the age of the wine. There are younger and cheaper options that can surprise in quality, surpassing even the most expensive and aging bottles. Therefore, take into consideration the harvest, type of grape and storage. |
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