How long is shelf life for red wine merlo?

Unopened:

- Cool, dark place: 2 to 5 years

- Wine fridge: 5 to 10 years

- Cellar: 10+ years

Opened:

- Refrigerator: 3 to 5 days

- Vacuum-sealed: 10 to 14 days

- Wine preserver: 1 to 2 weeks

Factors affecting shelf life:

- Grape quality: Higher quality grapes produce wines that will age longer.

- Winemaking techniques: Wines made with careful attention to detail will age better.

- Storage conditions: Wines stored in cool, dark places will age longer.

- Oxygen exposure: Wines exposed to oxygen will age more quickly.

- Bottle type: Wines stored in glass bottles will age longer than those stored in plastic bottles.