You've probably heard of itThe older the wine, the more fragrant it becomes, there is some truth in this sentence, but it is not absolute. Different types of wine have different storage requirements and drinking periods, and if you do not store and drink it in the right way, the quality of the wine will not only not improve, but may decline or even deteriorate.
So, what kind of wine is suitable for long-term storage, and what kind of wine needs to be drunk as soon as possible? Let's take a look at some of the common liquors, as well as themTips for storage and drinking.
Liquor: pure grain wine + height number + sauce flavor type, in order to get more and more fragrant
Baijiu is a distilled liquor unique to ChinaIt is also one of the world's eight major distilled spirits, and can be on a par with brandy, whiskey, vodka and other liquors. The raw materials for the brewing of liquor are mainly grains, such as sorghum, corn, wheat, etc., which are made by fermentation, distillation, blending, aging and other processes.
There are also many types of flavor types of liquor, such as sauce flavor type, strong flavor type, light fragrance type, etc., each flavor type has its own characteristics and style. The relationship between the storage and quality of liquor mainly depends on three factors: whether it is pure grain liquor and whether the alcohol content is high enoughWhether it is a sauce-flavored liquor.
Only at the same time satisfiedThe liquor under these three conditions can be stored under suitable storage conditions, and the longer it is left, the more fragrant it is. Why? Let's take a look at the scientific explanation.
First of all, only pure grain wine can become more fragrant as it ages, because during the storage process of pure grain wine, a chemical reaction called esterification reaction will occur, which will combine the alcohols and organic acids in the wineEsters are generated
These estersAll have a variety of special aromas, and over time, the aroma of the wine becomes more rich and mellow. However, those liquor blended with alcohol or flavor will not have this reaction, but will cause the taste of the liquor to become dull and monotonous due to the volatilization of aroma substances.
Secondly, the liquor with a high enough alcohol content can become more fragrant the older it ages, because the alcohol molecules and water molecules in the liquor are more stable, not easy to be decomposed by microorganisms, and not easily affected by temperature and humidityThe quality of the wine is more stable.
And liquor with a low alcohol content,The alcohol molecules and water molecules in the wine are easier to separate, resulting in the taste of the wine becoming bitter and pungent, and it is also more likely to be polluted by the external environment, affecting the hygiene and safety of the wine.
Finally, the sauce-flavored liquor can become more and more fragrant as it ages, because the sauce-flavored liquor is a complex flavor type, which is composed of a variety of microorganisms working together to produce a variety of flavor substances, such as esters, aldehydes, ketones, phenols, etc., these flavor substances will continue to interact with each other during storage to form more flavor substances, making the aroma of the liquor more diverse and rich. However, other flavor liquors, such as strong flavor type, light fragrance type, etc., have relatively single flavor substances and are not easy to produce new flavor substancesThe aroma of the wine is also not easy to change.
So,How to store liquor correctly? Generally speaking, the storage conditions of liquor require protection from light, heat, moisture, oxygen, and odor. Specifically, it is necessary to choose a cool, dry, ventilated, and odorless place, and put the liquor in an airtight container, preferably a glass or ceramic bottle, not plastic or metal bottles, as these containers will affect the taste and quality of the liquor. In addition, the storage time of liquor should also be moderate, generally speaking, pure grain liquor + high number + sauce-flavored liquor can be stored for more than 10 years, or even decades, while other types of liquor are best drunk within 3-5 yearsOtherwise, the taste of the wine will deteriorate.
You may askHow can you tell if the liquor has gone bad? Actually, it's very simple, just use the three senses of the eyes, nose, and mouth. With the eyes, if the color of the liquor becomes cloudy, black, and there is sediment, it means that the liquor has deteriorated; If the aroma of the liquor becomes pungent, sour, and smelly, it means that the liquor has deteriorated;
If the taste of the liquor becomes bitter, sour, and has impurities, it means that the liquor has gone bad. If these conditions occur in liquor, never drink it againFailure to do so will cause harm to the body.
How to distinguish the authenticity of liquor? Actually, it's not difficult, just pay attention to the following aspects. First of all, look at the packaging, regular liquor, the packaging will have the manufacturer's name, address, license and other information, while on the packaging of fake liquor, this information may be blurred, missing or wrong;
Secondly, look at the label, regular liquor, there will be anti-counterfeiting marks, bar codes, production dates and other information on the label, while on the label of fake liquor, this information may not beduplicate or non-compliant;
Again, look at the bottle cap, regular liquor, there will be tamper-evident seals, anti-counterfeiting codes and other information on the bottle cap, while on the bottle cap of fake liquor, this information may be destroyed, copied or missing; Finally, look at the liquor, regular liquor, the liquor will be clear and transparent, without impurities, and without precipitation, while the liquor of fake liquor may be turbid, black, impurities, and precipitation.
Through the above introduction, you have a certain understanding of the relationship between the storage and quality of liquor, and how to judge the deterioration and authenticity of liquor.
In general, different types of wine have different storage and quality relationships, and we need to choose the appropriate storage method and quality criteria according to the specific type of wine. Only in this way can we better enjoy the deliciousness and charm of wine.