Wine Storage and Serving Guide
If you want to experience your wines at their best, it's important that you store and serve them at the correct temperatures. Storing wines incorrectly can cause damage to the wine's taste, aroma, and clarity. Just as important to taste and aroma is the temperature at which you serve your wine. The correct serving temperatures vary from wine to wine. Red wines and fuller bodied wines generally require more heat to open up fully. Below is a guide to help you serve your wines like a true connoisseur.
- The best temperature for storing wine is between 50ᵒ - 55ᵒ F (10ᵒ - 13ᵒ C).
- The ideal humidity for wine storage is between 60 - 70%.
Ideal Serving Temperatures
|
Serving Temperature |
Wine Style |
Category |
|
60 - 65ᵒ F |
Full bodied reds |
Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhone Valley, Merlot Burgundy whites |
|
50 - 60ᵒ F |
Light, fruity reds
Full bodied whites |
Chianti, Valpolicella, Rioja, Chinon, Bourgueil White Burgundy, Chardonnay |
|
45 – 50ᵒ F |
Fruity Whites |
Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Champagne |
|
Below 45ᵒ F
|
Simple wines |
Sweet wine, rosé, sparkling wine |
The best temperature for storing wine is between 50ᵒ - 55ᵒ F (10ᵒ - 13ᵒ C).
The ideal humidity for wine storage is between 60 - 70%.
Ideal Serving Temperatures
|
Serving Temperature |
Wine Style |
Category |
|
60 - 65ᵒ F |
Full bodied reds |
Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rhone Valley, Merlot Burgundy whites |
|
50 - 60ᵒ F |
Light, fruity reds
Full bodied whites |
Chianti, Valpolicella, Rioja, Chinon, Bourgueil White Burgundy, Chardonnay |
|
45 – 50ᵒ F |
Fruity Whites |
Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Champagne |
|
Below 45ᵒ F
|
Simple wines |
Sweet wine, rosé, sparkling wine |
