Once opened, White wine keeps about 1–3 days in the fridge. Unopened, it keeps about 1–2 years.
1–3 days opened in the fridge, against 1–2 years sealed in the pantry. Green is what this situation leaves you; husk is what it spends.
| Situation | Keeps for |
|---|---|
| Unopened · pantry | 1–2 years |
| Opened · fridge | 1–3 days |
Air and warmth are what shorten an opened item's life — the right container buys back the days the packaging gives up once the seal's broken.
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About 1–3 days refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below, according to USDA FoodKeeper v128. Refrigerate it once it's open.
Yes — keep White wine at 40°F (4°C) or below once it's open. Cool, dry pantry unopened; refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below after opening.
Look for: Sour or off smell; Cloudiness, sediment, or curdling; Fizzing in a still drink, or a swollen carton or can; A bitter or 'off' first sip. Those are the general signs for beverages — USDA FoodKeeper v128 publishes no spoilage note for White wine specifically. Never taste something to test it — when in doubt, throw it out.