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1951 Stefani Chianti

It was in a basement sellar for 51 years,then ontop kitchen cabinets for 6 years. The bottle still has wrapping around it.When fliped upside down dark flakes are floating in it . The cap is a scew on. Would this still be good to drink or just a conversation piece. Midwest climate if it matters? never opened Thank you, bmk
Answer From Expert Roger Bohmrich MW

It is highly unlikely that this wine is drinkable given all that you have indicated. By itself, six years on top of a kitchen cabinet - the hottest location in a hot room - would be very damaging to a wine. But open the bottle and see what you find!


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