Wine can be aged for up to 20 years and more. This is a great experience for wine lovers!

The wine aged for a long time can develop exceptional flavors. Even the best wines can bring high returns.

Not all wines are suitable for aging.

Wine styles that can age for 20 years or more

Dry red wine, some sweet wine, and fortified Wines are the main styles used for long-term aging.

Dry red wine

Red wine that is dry and not alcoholic is the best for aging. These wine bottles can be stored for longer due to their high acidity and tannin.

You can age dry red wines for up to 20 years.

  • Aglianico – 20 Years
  • Cabernet Sauvignon – 10-20 Years
  • Nebbiolo – 20 Years
  • Pinot Noir (high-quality): 20 Years
  • Red Bordeaux: 15-20 years
  • Sangiovese – 20-50 Years
  • Tempranillo –10-20 Years

Sweet wines

Dessert wine contains high sugar levels, which act as a preservative. The red dessert wine styles are more age-worthy than their white counterparts since they have higher tannin levels.

Sweet wines that can be aged for up to 20 years:

  • Chenin Blanc – 30+ Years
  • German Riesling: 15-25 Years
  • Hungarian Tokaji Aszu: 20-30 years
  • Recioto Della Valpolicella (sweet red wine): 25-50 years
  • Sauternes – 15-40 Years

Fortified wine

To make fortified wine, producers add spirit (like brandy or whiskey) to the base wine during the vinification process. This helps the wine last longer and improves the flavor during aging.

Fortified wine can be aged for up to 20 years.

  • Banyuls – 50-100 Years
  • Madeira – 150 Years
  • Fortified Muscat – 50 Years
  • Sherry – 75 Years
  • Vintage – 50-100 Years
  • Vin Santo 50 Years

Note – Some wines don’t get better with age, so they are best enjoyed young. Sparkling wine, Pinot Grigio and Moscato are some examples of young wines.

Amazing Bottles to Age for 20 Years or Longer

These wine bottles are great to store in your cellar for 20 years.

  1. 2010 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy ($267)
  2. 2010 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy ($70)
  3. 2018 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA ($4,983)
  4. 2010 F. E. Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederick Emile, Alsace (F72)
  5. 2015 Chateau Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint-Emilion Grand Cru France ($1,010)

2010 Casanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Italy ($267)

This Casanova di Neri vintage wine received 100 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and Jame Suckling.

It is rich in dark fruits, crushed minerals, and spices.

2010 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Tuscany, Italy ($70)

Made with the Sangiovese grape, this Italian wine is the best wine to age 20 years (or more.) It has a spice, cherry, and cured meat aromas. It also has bright fruit flavor notes and incredible balance and grip.

2018 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA ($4,983)

This New World wine received an astounding 100 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, a clear indicator that it’s the best wine to age 20 years or more!

The wine has a strong aroma of black cherry, blackberry and licorice. This vintage wine has a delicate texture palate with intense red and black fruit flavor notes.

2010 F E Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile in Alsace, France ($72).

Here is an exquisite wine awarded 92 points by Wine Spectator. It has delicious apricot, candied peaches, and pineapple aromas accompanied by intense minerality and ripe acidity.

2015 Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint-Emilion Grand Cru France ($1,010)

This fine red blend, made with the Merlot and Cabernet Franc grape varietals, has baking spices, smoked meat, and ripe black cherry aromas. The palate is rich with fine tannins and black fruit flavor notes.