Wine is a drink whose flavor changes over time due to temperature and sunlight.
If you have a wine cellar, you can save wine, but if you don't have it, you will have a hard time.
Therefore, this time, we will introduce the points that can minimize the deterioration of wine and preserve it well at home even if you do not have a wine cellar.
If you are in trouble with preserving wine, please refer to it.
■ Four important points for preserving wine
First, I will introduce four basic points when storing wine. Please keep this in mind as it will be the premise of this theme.
1. Temperature
Wine has temperatureWithin the range of 12 ℃ to 16 ℃Let's save it with.
The point is to store in a place with little temperature change.
2, humidity
HumidityWithin the range of 70% to 80%Is the best.
The point is to store at a slightly higher humidity.
3, light
Wine deteriorates when exposed to direct sunlight or fluorescent light.
for that reason,It is important to store in a dark place where no light is applied..
4, smell
If you store wine near a place with a strong smell or something that emits a strong smell, the smell will be transferred to the wine and the taste of the wine will be spoiled.
for that reason,Let's save it in a place with as little smell as possible.
The above four are the basic points of wine storage, so be sure to protect them when storing wine.
■ How to store wine before opening
When storing wine before opening, the storage method differs depending on the type of wine. Here, we will introduce the storage methods for both still wine and sparkling wine.
▲ Still wine
Basically, wine is stored at low temperature and high humidity.
Especially in the case of a cork stopper, if you store it in a dry place for a long time, there will be a gap in the cork,Accelerate wine oxidationThat could lead to
When storing still wine before opening,Lay the cork sideways to keep it moist and airtight.
▲ Sparkling wine
In the preservation of sparkling wineThe most important thing is to store the wine so that it does not vibrate.
If you place the sparkling wine in a place with a lot of vibration for a long time, the bubbles will become large and will be easily removed after pouring.
If it is placed next to it, the cork will become thinner due to the pressure of carbon dioxide gas, making it easier for air to escape.
When storing sparkling wine,Better to stand in a place with less vibrationYou can say that.
■ How to store wine after opening
After opening the wine, it is easy to lose the taste and flavor of the wine.
Here, I would like to introduce two steps as a method of preserving wine after opening.
▲ Step 1: Cap tightly and seal
It is important to close the wine tightly after opening. Use the following methods and items to make sure that they are tightly plugged.
[Cork stopper]
If you keep the removed cork stopper without discarding it, you can store it again in the bottle you left over.
At this time, it is recommended that you wrap the cork and wrap it again, because it will improve the sealing and make the wine taste and flavor less likely to deteriorate.
[Lap]
If the cork stopper is thrown away or lost, wrap it around the bottle mouth and stop with a rubber band.
However, it can be said that this method is not very tight, so it is recommended to drink it as soon as possible.
[Dedicated stopper]
Wine has an item called a special stopper.
The special stopper will fit the wine bottle mouth tightly, preventing oxidation and allowing you to enjoy the wine longer.
【Vacuum pump】
The vacuum pump is an item that sucks out the air in the bottle and can be plugged in a vacuum.
▲ Step 2: Store the bottle upright
Untouched wine will oxidize more and more by touching oxygen in the air, and the taste and flavor will be lost.
Therefore, if you want to enjoy the original flavor of wine for a long time,It can be said that the best way is to store it vertically in the refrigerator.
By storing it upright, the area that comes into contact with air is minimized, and rapid deterioration can be prevented.
The lower the amount of wine in the bottle, the more air will be in the bottle and the faster the oxidation will be.
Therefore, if the amount of wine left over is small,It is recommended that you store all of them after drinking or moving to a smaller container.
When you drink wine by yourself, I don't think you can open a bottle 1 times. In order to taste the original flavor of wine for a long time, let's store the wine using the correct storage method.
■ Let's use the remaining wine in this way!
If you have left your wine for a long time, it will be difficult to drink as it is.
So, here are some ways to use the remaining wines.
1. Hidden taste of cooking
The easiest way to use the remaining wine is to use it as a hidden taste of cooking.
By adding stewed dishes such as curry and beef stew,Increases the depth of the taste, you can greatly upgrade the taste of everyday cookingThere is a possibility.
If the wines you drink with the same varieties are the same, the compatibility will be better.
2. Stewed dishes and sauces
Wine is seafood and meatSoothes the smellTherefore, it is perfect for stewed dishes.
またYou can also expect the effect of softening the material, so you can also make chicken breasts etc..
If white wine is used for steaming dishes, the acidity will work and the taste will be refreshing.
3. Sangria for mulled wine
If you want to taste the remaining wine as liquor,Sangria that can be arranged just by pickling fruitLet's challenge.
In cold weather, mulled wine that warms up to the core is also recommended.
When making sangria and mulled wine, Pinot Noir red wine and Beaujolais wine,If you make it with a lighter wine, you can drink it more deliciously..
4. Wine vinegar
Wine vinegarIt can be made relatively easily by mixing wine with raw vinegar at a ratio of about 4: 1..
Wine vinegar can be applied as a dressing or seasoning, and can be arranged in sauces or used as a marinade base solution, making it easy to expand the range of dishes.
If you are having trouble using the remaining wine, please try the above four methods.
■ Introducing wine recipes!
From here, I would like to introduce a recipe that I would like to refer to when using the remaining wine for cooking. I would like to introduce two recipes here, so please refer to them.
▲ hot wine
【material】
Wine ... 750ml
Grape juice ... 70ml
Orange juice ... 50ml
Lemon juice ... 10ml
Honey ... tablespoon 7
[How to make]
1. Put all ingredients in the pan.
2. While stirring, warm to the extent that it does not boil, and complete when the whole thing is cooked.
3. After completion, leave it in the refrigerator for about 1 days for a mellow taste.
4. After pouring into a glass, add a cinnamon stick as you like.
Mulled wine can be said to be a simple recipe because it is simply mixed with ingredients and cooked.
▲ Cock Au Van (chicken stewed in red wine)
【material】
Chicken leg with bone ... 2
Onion ... 1 / 2
Carrot… 1 / 2 book
Mushroom ... 3
Garlic slices ... 1
Red wine ... 300ml
Light flour ... teaspoon 1 ~ 2
Melted butter… about 10g
Salt, pepper ... appropriate amount
[How to make]
1. Cut onions, carrots, and mushrooms to a size that is easy to eat.
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken and bake in a deep frying pan. If both sides are colored, remove them.
3. Add garlic to the oil after the chicken is baked.
4. Put the chicken back on fire. Add the red wine so that the chicken is soaked and boil it once to remove the ak. Add an appropriate amount of salt and simmer over low heat for about 1 hours.
5. Mix the flour and butter for thickening.
Add 6 and 5 to 4 to thicken and boil again.
7. Complete by adjusting the taste with salt and pepper.
Stewed chicken with red wine will make the chicken easy to taste, and you will definitely have a full-fledged taste. It's a great recipe for wine, so it's a recommended recipe.
■ Summary
This time we explained how to preserve wine. It is important to store wine well before opening, in order not to impair the taste and flavor.
Especially after opening the wine, the oxidation speed increases, so it must be stored in the correct way.
If you have wine that has already deteriorated, try to use it as described here.
Wine is an item that can be used in many ways, so let's enjoy the remaining wine.
