Written by Tony Aspler | 02 February 2010

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Aging Chart

Chardonnay (2–6 years)
Riesling (2–30 years)
Hungarian Furmint (3–25 years)
Loire Valley Chenin Blanc (4–30 years)
Hunter Valley Sémillon (6–15 years)
Cabernet Sauvignon (4–20 years)
Merlot (2–10 years)
Nebbiolo (4–20 years)
Pinot Noir (2–8 years)
Sangiovese (2–8 years)
Syrah (4–16 years)
Zinfandel (2–6 years)
Classified Bordeaux (8–25 years)
Grand Cru Burgundy (8–25 years)
Aglianico from Taurasi (4–15 years)
Baga from Bairrada (4–8 years)
Hungarian Kadarka (3–7 years)
Bulgarian Melnik (3–7 years)
Croatian Plavac Mali (4–8 years)
Russian Saperavi (3–10 years)
Madiran Tannat (4–12 years)
Spanish Tempranillo (2–8 years)
Greek Xynomavro (4–10 years)
Botrytized wines (5–25 years)

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