Wine Bottle Placement Guidelines:
There are two scenarios for laying down red wine, depending on the packaging:
a. If the wine has a screw cap or a metal cap, it doesnt matter whether it is laid down horizontally or stored upright.
b. If the wine has a cork, it should be laid down horizontally.
Benefits of laying red wine horizontally:
There are two main benefits: one is to facilitate aging within the bottle, and the other is to ensure contact between the wine and the cork. This contact keeps the cork moist, allowing for a slow and delicate aging process, resulting in a better tasting wine. If there is no contact, the cork can dry out, accelerating the oxidation of the wine and potentially compromising its quality.