Serving Temperature
The temperature that a wine is served at can greatly affect the way it tastes and smells. Lower temperatures will emphasize acidity and tannins while muting the aromatics. Higher temperatures will minimize acidity and tannins while increasing the aromatics.
| Wine type | Examples | Temperature (Celsius) | Temperature (Fahrenheit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light bodied sweet dessert wines | Trockenbeerenauslese, Sauternes | 6–10°C | 43–50°F |
| White sparkling wines | Champagne | 6–10°C | 43–50°F |
| Aromatic, light bodied white | Riesling, Sauvignon blanc | 8–12°C | 46–54°F |
| Red sparkling wines | Sparkling Shiraz, some frizzante Lambrusco | 10–12°C | 50–54°F |
| Medium bodied whites | Chablis, Semillon | 10–12°C | 50–54°F |
| Full bodied dessert wines | Oloroso Sherry, Madeira | 8–12°C | 46–54°F |
| Light bodied red wines | Beaujolais, Provence rosé | 10–12°C | 50–54°F |
| Full bodied white wines | Oaked Chardonnay, Rhone whites | 12–16°C | 54–61°F |
| Medium bodied red wines | Grand Cru Burgundy, Sangiovese | 14–17°C | 57–63°F |
| Full bodied red wines | Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo based wines | 15–18°C | 59–64°F |
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