This is why you shouldn't keep your prosecco in the fridge - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Food This is why you shouldn’ t keep your prosecco in the fridge By You Magazine - September 2, 2019 We all like a lovely glass (or two) of fizz now and again, whether we’re celebrating an occasion or simply enjoying a bottomless brunch with our friends at the weekend. But one thing is for sure, it has to be nice and cold. Or so we thought. Getty Images No one likes warm bubbly and that’s why we tend to keep our sparkling wines in the fridge. But according to winemaker Marie-Christine Osselin, we shouldn’t be storing prosecco, or other similar drinks like champagne, in the fridge at all. Instead, we should only keep the bottles in the fridge for a maximum of four days before drinking as otherwise, it will affect the taste of the tipple. Speaking to Huffington Post, Osselin explained: ‘If you’re planning to enjoy your bottle of champagne (or sparkling wine) within 3 to 4 days of the purchase, it is fine to store the bottle in the refrigerator. But only keep it in the fridge for a few days, or else the bubbly will begin to change.’ She continued: ‘If it sits in the fridge for weeks, the cork can dry out due to no humidity. As corks dry out, the seal between the bottle and the cork loosen up and the champagne will oxidize faster, changing its aromas.’ Getty Images To avoid this, Osselin suggests storing your bottles of fizz in a cool, dry area that is out of direct sunlight and maintains consistent temperature. Perhaps a mini DIY wine cellar? While we’re on the topic of sparkling wine, you may want to check out the likes of Aldi, Lidl and Morrison when shopping for fizz. Not only have German supermarkets Aldi and Lidl won endless awards for their respective budget wine ranges, but last year, Morrison’s prosecco was voted the best bargain bottle on the shelves. And with the festive season fast approaching, expect some great deals coming to a store near you soon. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Kids can eat for free at these restaurants during October half-term How to make the viral negroni sbagliato with prosecco at home 7 Halloween recipes with serious hex factor Popular in Food Gabriela Peacock 14-day plan Anytime baked eggs May 23, 2021 Joe Wicks’ maple-glazed chicken thighs with Asian slaw June 6, 2021 Mary Berry is returning to TV screens for a brand new June 15, 2021 Eleanor Maidment My summer taste notes July 4, 2021 Uyen Luu’ s sticky mustard marmalade ribs July 25, 2021 Annie Bell’ s white peach bellinis recipe August 8, 2021 M& S has launched a new crunchy Caramilk-inspired golden chocolate spread August 24, 2021 Deliciously preserved pickle and jam recipes September 19, 2021 Gordon Ramsay’ s bang bang cauliflower October 3, 2021 Wow right now Clodagh McKenna’ s speedy family dinners October 24, 2021 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved