Cellarworthy
Cellarworthy is a descriptor used in wine writing and by collectors to indicate that a wine is believed to improve with bottle aging in a properly controlled cellar. It is not a formal category; rather, it expresses an expectation about aging potential based on a wine’s balance, structure, concentration, and varietal characteristics at release and how they might evolve with time.
Factors influencing cellar-worthiness include grape variety and style, vintage quality, winemaking choices, tannin structure, acidity, alcohol,
Storage conditions influence outcomes. Ideal conditions emphasize stable cool temperatures (approximately 11–14°C or 50–57°F), humidity around