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To age optimally, wine requires a balance of temperature and humidity. The temperature affects the rate of maturation while the right humidity keeps corks in good shape during the aging process. Dry corks crack and allow wine to oxidize. Excessively wet corks rot, causing the wine to become corked. Wine collectors agree that the ideal temperature for maturing fine wines is 55°F-57°F and that the humidity should be carefully balanced between 50%-70%.