heavier, more strongly fortified base
wines that don’t develop a flor, reach
24% alcohol, and become dark brown
and concentrated.Storing and Serving Wine
Wine Storage Wines are sensitive liquids,
and require some care in order to keep well
and even improve during storage. They’re best
kept in some version of the traditional cellar:
a moderately humid, dark, cool place. Bottles
are stored on their sides, so that the wine wets
the cork and prevents it from drying out,
shrinking, and allowing air in. Moderate
humidity keeps the outer portion of the cork
from shrinking, and constant temperature
prevents volume and pressure changes in the
liquid and air inside the bottle, which can
cause air and wine movement in the space
between bottle and cork. Darkness minimizes
the penetration of high-energy light into