In recent years, as the influence of the Moutai brand has expanded and the brand value has risen by leaps and bounds, many Moutai enthusiasts have stored a large amount of Moutai liquor at home. It can range from a few boxes to dozens or hundreds of boxes; there are both "sub-new wines" produced after the millennium and old wines from the 1980s and 1990s; A full case of wine with sealing strips or sealing tape.
Do not leave the entire box of Moutai in the kitchen, basement, garage, etc., otherwise the surrounding environment may damage the packaging and affect the collection value; in severe cases, the quality of the wine will be damaged, and the drinking value may even be lost.
There are alcohol, acid, ester, water and other molecules in Moutai. When the wine bottle is left standing, small molecules in the wine will polymerize into large molecules on their own, which is one of the important reasons why old wine has a more fragrant and elegant aroma and a more delicate and comfortable taste.
When the package shakes, the molecules in the wine will scatter. If the package is occasionally moved or shaken, the flavor of the wine will not be greatly affected; if it is shaken frequently, the molecular movement in the wine will be active and intensified, which is not conducive to natural aging and affects the aroma and taste.
If you plan to store the original box of Moutai for a long time, the first step is to choose a suitable space to ensure that the box will not be moved or shaken frequently.
It is recommended that the place where wine is stored should not be located near railway tracks or noisy highways, and should also be far away from washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners and other electrical appliances to minimize the vibration frequency.
The relative humidity of the environment suitable for storing Moutai is 70%. Moutai's corrugated cartons are prone to breakage, mold, and rot when exposed to moisture, and may even corrode the wine box inside, thereby damaging the wine label and plastic cap on the wine bottle.
If the wine is not packaged in good condition, the collection value will be greatly reduced, and the quality of the wine may be affected due to damage to the plastic cap, and it may even be unfit for drinking.
If you plan to store the original box of Moutai for a long time, you must pay attention to moisture-proofing. In addition to keeping the environment dry, the box should be placed as high as possible and away from the ground. At the same time, the box should not be placed tightly against the wall to prevent moisture from the wall itself from being transmitted to the box.
In addition, there are certain differences in climate between the north and the south of my country. The environment in the north is relatively dry, and it is relatively easy to store cartons. The southern plum rain has many seasons and a humid climate, so it should not be placed in humid places such as basements or garages. If necessary, dehumidification equipment may be required.
Keep away from sunlight and keep the temperature constant
The suitable temperature for storing Moutai is about 20 degrees. Once the carton is exposed to sunlight, the temperature inside the box will also rise sharply, aggravating the chemical reaction of the liquor, affecting the aroma, taste, and even deterioration of the wine body; if it is an old wine produced earlier and without a plastic cap, alcohol may also appear Volatility situation.
If the carton is exposed to the sun for a long time, the box itself will also accelerate weathering, affecting the quality of the product. For example, if the sealing tape falls off, the labels, patterns, and text on the box will become lighter and blurr.
Therefore, the original box of Moutai cannot be placed in the window, nor can it be placed in a place with a high temperature (such as a locker near a heater), nor can it be stored in a place with a large temperature difference (such as a balcony or kitchen).
Maotai liquor has been stored in a closed space (such as cellars, basements, etc.) for a long time. Even if the environment is clean and tidy, it is easy for odor to appear. These odors can enter the wine bottle through the packaging gaps and affect the quality of the wine.
A large part of the reason for indoor odor is formaldehyde. When the indoor formaldehyde content exceeds 0.1/m⊃3;, you can smell a pungent smell.
The reason why indoor formaldehyde exceeds the standard is that decoration products, such as floors, wooden furniture (wine cabinets, wine racks, etc.), curtains, paints, wallpapers, etc., basically carry formaldehyde; at the same time, various packaging boxes also contain small amounts of formaldehyde.
Therefore, when storing the original box of Moutai, pay attention to ventilation to facilitate the dispersion of odor; at the same time, Moutai cannot be placed together with things with pungent odors (such as camphor balls , paint, perfume, etc.) to avoid direct odor transfer.
The existing Moutai liquor has gone through the changes of time and the turbulence of the years. It can be said that "one thing of thousands of miles is hard-won." It would be a pity if old wine loses its original value due to preservation problems.
hopes that the preservation methods we provide can help collectors protect the appearance and quality of the entire box of Moutai, thereby ensuring its better market value in the future.
