Since premium wines don't use screw caps, a cork will generally be the main obstacle between you and the wine. Storing Wine Four basic rules should help you avoid spoilage generally associated with poor storage. Store the wine either on its side or upside down if you want to keep it for any period of time. Keep it out of the light. Wine is destroyed by bright light.
Wine requires a certain amount of humidity to prevent evaporation.
Seventy-five percent is the ideal, but this is hard to achieve. A damp cellar is the best place to keep wine.