Notes:
1. These are general guidelines, as actual "life expectancy" depends on many factors: grape variety, the harvest, ageing methods, and storage conditions like temperature and humidity.
2. Special Thanks to José Peñín, noted Spanish wine expert and author of many books and articles on wine, whose "Guia Peñín de los Vinos Españoles" provided the information for this chart.
(Reprinted with permission)