Who doesn't love to drink a nice glass of wine? But the wine tastes good when it's at the right temperature. There are ideal temperatures for different types of wine. Knowing which wines to serve at which temperatures is much easier than you might think. Here are some guidelines for serving temperatures for different wines, as well as quick solutions for chilling or warming a bottle.
Why is the serving temperature of wine important? The serving temperature of a wine is often overlooked. However, the serving temperature is extremely important and crucial to revealing the full taste and aromas of a wine. It is important to remember that every wine has an ideal serving temperature and one temperature is not suitable for every wine.
Think of this!
* Preferably keep the wine in a special bottle fridge. A good wine fridge has different zones for red, white and sparkling wine.
* Above all, avoid temperature changes – rapid changes from cool to warm conditions can damage the wine. For example, do not store wine next to a radiator.
* Do not allow direct sunlight or bright lighting to reach wine bottles. Wine in the shade is less likely to spoil.
* Store wine bottles horizontally. This prevents the cork from drying out and prevents air from entering the bottle.
What is the optimal serving temperature?
It is quite normal for most people to serve their wine without really thinking about its temperature. Red wine is served straight from the cabinet at room temperature, and white wine is served completely cold, straight from the fridge. But just as you will not enjoy a lukewarm cup of tea or coffee compared to a warm one, it is much more pleasant to drink wine at the optimum temperature. While it is true that red wine should be served at a warmer temperature than white wine, it is not true that it should be served at room temperature. And while white wine is delicious when chilled, it shouldn't be drunk too cold.
Guidelines for the ideal temperature As a general rule, red wine should be uncorked at least half an hour to an hour before drinking, while white wine is best served cold. This is just a rough guideline that varies from bottle to bottle. For example, a dry red wine can be slightly chilled, while a sweet white wine tastes better when served slightly warm. What's "just right" for you is a matter of individual taste, but here are some general guidelines:
* Light dry whites, rosés, sparkling wines:Serve at 7 to 10 degrees to maximize their freshness and fruitiness. preserve. Think crisp Pinot Grigio and Champagne.
* Full-bodied whites and light, fruity reds:Serve at 10 to 12 degrees to get more of the complexity and aromas of a rich Chardonnay or to make a fruity Beaujolais refreshing .
* Full-bodied reds and port:Serve at 14 to 18 degrees – cooler than most room temperatures – to smooth out the tannins in powerful Cabernet or Syrah and emphasize bitter components.
Fast heat up or cool down
Need a quick solution? If the wine is too warm, submerge it in a mix of ice and cold water – this cools a bottle faster than ice alone because more of the glass is in contact with the cold source. You can also put a bottle in the freezer for 15 minutes.
If the wine is too cold, put it briefly at the bottom of a bucket of warm water – but make sure the temperature isn't too high. If the wine is a little bit cold, just put it in the glasses and put your hands around the glass to warm it up.
