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  1. GarnetRedCoupe

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    #1 GarnetRedCoupe, Feb 17, 2005
    I found a bottle of 1961 Italian red wine at my grandparents house last week.... How do I know if it is still good? I don't think it is anything super high quality.
     
  2. matteo

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    #2 matteo, Feb 17, 2005
    1. do they know you have it? :)
    2. define...found


    i'd take it to a wine shop and have them verify the cork.
     
  3. judge4re

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    #3 judge4re, Feb 17, 2005
    Open it up and try it. If it tastes like vinegar, its trash. If its drinkable, its good.
     
  4. GarnetRedCoupe

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    #4 GarnetRedCoupe, Feb 17, 2005
    1. They haven't had a drink since the 70s/80s?, could care less if I used it as wheel cleaner!
    2. They have a bar in downstairs portion of the house, which is always cool (temp), and I saw the bottle on a wine rack.
     
  5. matteo

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    #5 matteo, Feb 17, 2005
    if the cork was submerged, then I'd say you have a good chance it's good. If not, then open 'er up, get some towels and start cleaning windows with it.
     
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    #6 milstanselnino, Feb 18, 2005
    Look for epicurious.com, Find an interesting recipe which uses red wine vinegar, and have a feast!
     
  7. PeterS

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    #8 jimpo1, Feb 18, 2005
    You've got all the info you need. Open it, check the cork. If the cork is good, let the wine get some air for a while. Taste it, if it's good, drink it. If not, make a nice salad.
     
  9. Modenafan

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    #9 Modenafan, Feb 18, 2005
    There are places that will remove the cork, test the wine and replace the cork. There are many wines that would still be good after 45 years, but the odds are it's not going to get any better, If it's still good I wouldn't wait any longer. Drink up!
     
  10. GarnetRedCoupe

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    #10 GarnetRedCoupe, Feb 18, 2005
    Thanks everyone!!
     
  11. rcallahan

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    #11 rcallahan, Feb 18, 2005
    1961 was basically a fantastic year for all of the Euro wines. If it was stored properly it could be worth alot of money.

    Bob
     

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