How to Serve Wines at Their Correct Temperature

Do you know what temperature to serve wine at? The temperature of a wine will affect its taste. Most red wines should be served at a little below room temperature, about 64 degrees Fahrenheit, and most white wines should served a little above refrigerator temperature, about 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Each varietal has a specific temperature that it's best at, and the closer you can get to the ideal, the better the wine will taste. Read on to learn how to serve wines at their correct temperature.

Introduction

Wine should be stored at approximately 55°F. Most red wines should be served at a higher temperature; most wine whites should be served at a lower temperature. It's a common misconception that red wines should be served at room temperature. In most cases, room temperature is substantially higher than the 54°-64° range that red wines should be enjoyed at.

Wine Temperature Chart

How to Chill Wine

There are several ways to chill wine if you need to lower the temperature quickly. 20 minutes in the refrigerator will usually bring most white wines down from cellar temperature (55°F) to drinking temperature. If you are in a hurry, immersing the bottle in a cold water ice bath should chill the wine in about 10 minutes. Don't allow the wine to get too cold, as cold can mask the flavors of the wine.
How to Warm Wine

Wine can be warmed by leaving it at room temperature, which is usually warmer than the cellar temperature of 55°F. Be careful not to take it out too soon, as allowing it to warm up to 68°F or 72°F will affect your enjoyment of the wine. when a wine is too warm, the taste of the alcohol will dominate the flavors.
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