How long can you keep white wine till it goes bad?

Answer by  Zaka (2315)

If the white wine in question has been opened and is refrigerated it should hold for upto three days if properly closed. If unopened, it will vary greatly on producer and grape varietal. A good Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley for instance can hold for decades, whereas a relatively inexpensive Pinot Grigio from Italy holds less time.

Answer by  Zaka (2315)

White wines have very little tannin, which helps red wines age beneficially. Most white wines are not meant to be aged. There are however exceptions, due to higher levels of acidity which would allow for age-worthy potential. Among those are certain rieslings from Germany and Austria as well as chenin blancs from the Loire valley.

Answer by  serendip (408)

White wines can improve with age just like red wines. They do need to be stored in a location with a constant, or nearly constant temperature and little vibration. Wines bottled with a cork finish will age better than the popular screw top. The cork allows the wine to change or "age" in the bottle.

Answer by  NGoodson (3395)

You can keep white wine as long as you want. Just as red wine does, white whine becomes more potent and flavorful with age. If you've already opened the bottle, as long as you keep it tightly sealed it should stay fresh for as long as you take to drink it.

Answer by  AEF (519)

The answer is, it depends. Good whites will hold up for over 10 years if stored properly (kept cool, in the dark, stored on their side). Whites don't have the shelf life of reds, generally speaking, but don't be afraid to try an older, high end white wine. You may be pleasantly surprised.

Answer by  Pilar (22)

That depends. It depends if the wine is refrigerated or not. It also depends on the grape variety. Riesling and Chenin Blancs have the necessary acidity to allow the wine to last.

Answer by  Zaka (2315)

Generally speaking, because white wines have no tannins they will not last in storage as long as red wines. Having said that there are exceptions. White wines with a structured acidity backbone, like German Rieslings, can last quite a long time in storage.