Viking VUWC1541CRSS Wine Booklet - The Fine Art of Aging - Page 10

Q - What temperatures are best for serving wine? A - The temperature at which a wine is served has a significant effect on its taste. The appropriate temperature allows a good wine to express its depth and complexity of aromas. In general, red wines served at temperatures above 68 degrees will taste monolithic and have a warm, alcoholic aftertaste. They lose their balance and liveliness. White wines are often served too cold, suppressing the flavors and richness of the wines. Included here is a table of recommended serving temperatures. Since it is seldom possible to monitor or control a wine's temperature during a meal, we suggest serving it at a temperature somewhat cooler than its recommended range, allowing it to warm up and develop in the glass. WINE Beaujolais Bordeaux - Red Bordeaux - White Cabernet Sauvignon Champagne Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Chianti Dessert Wines Gewurztraminer Merlot Pinot Gris Pinot Noir Rioja Port - Tawny Port - Vintage Rosé Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Wines Sparkling Wines - Inexpensive Syrah Zinfandel Red SUGGESTED T E M P E R AT U R E 54-59˚ F 62-67˚ F 50-54˚ F 62-67˚ F 40-44˚ F 45-50˚ F 43-48˚ F 58-63˚ F 45-50˚ F 45-50˚ F 58-63˚ F 45-50˚ F 58-63˚ F 59-68˚ F 50-55˚ F 62-67˚ F 40-44˚ F 50-54˚ F 45-50˚ F 40-44˚ F 59-68˚ F 62-67˚ F