Good conditions for wine maturation
Good conditions for wine maturation
- Temperature: ideally a constant 10-12°C. A temperature without large diurnal and seasonal fluctuations is good, which makes an un-insulated outhouse a poor idea.
- Light: ideally without light
- Vibration: keep to a minimum
- Humidity: a compromise is needed here. The wine prefers a higher humidity, but the label rots when it is too high. Somewhere between 60-80% is thought to be good.
Other considerations
- The running costs of your chosen system to maintain the above maturation conditions
- Insurance costs. Whether at home or away, ensure you have sufficient cover. For really posh wine you may consider ‘replacement value’ insurance
- The conditions at an outsourced location
