Introduction:

The concept of wine storage: what does it mean and why store wine?
Factors that influence storage potential: grape, terroir, winemaking, storage.
Myths and truths about wine storage.
General overview of aging wines around the world: main regions and styles.

The Science of Guarding:

Evolution of wine in the bottle: chemical processes and reactions.
The role of oxygen, tannins, acidity and sugar in wine longevity.
How to identify a wine with aging potential.
Stages of evolution of a wine: youth, maturity, decline.

Factors that Influence Guarding:

The Grape: characteristics of different varieties and their impact on storage potential.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, etc.
Terroir: influence of climate, soil and viticultural practices.
Regions with the greatest potential for producing aging wines: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Barolo, Rioja, etc.
Winemaking: winemaking techniques and their impact on longevity.
Maceration, fermentation, use of wood, filtration.

Optimizing Guard Potential:

The Art of Storage: ideal conditions for storing wines.
Temperature, humidity, light, position of the bottles.
Types of storage: air-conditioned cellars, underground cellars.
Managing your Collection: organization, registration and monitoring of wines.

Guard Wines Around the World:

France:
Bordeaux: tintos of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Burgundy: Pinot Noir reds and Chardonnay whites.
Rhône: reds from Syrah and Grenache.
Champagne: long-aged sparkling wines.
Italy:
Barolo and Barbaresco: reds from Nebbiolo.
Tuscany: Sangiovese tintos (Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino).
Piedmont: Barolo, Barbaresco.
Spain:
Rioja: Tempranillo red wines.
Ribera del Duero: Tempranillo red wines.
Portugal:
Port Wine: long-storage fortified wines.
Douro: reds from Touriga Nacional.
Germany:
Riesling: whites with great aging potential.
New World:
United States: Cabernet Sauvignon from California.
Australia: Shiraz from the Barossa Valley.
Chile: Cabernet Sauvignon e Carmenère.
Argentina: Malbec de Mendoza.

Uncovering Guard Wines:

How to taste aged wines.
Understanding the evolution of aromas and flavors.
Tips for serving aging wines.
Pairing mature wines with gastronomy.

Investing in Guard Wines:

Wines as an investment: factors to consider.
Building an investment wine collection.
Rare wine auctions and markets.