{"id":10981,"date":"2022-12-07T05:05:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T10:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divinonyc.com\/blog\/?p=10981"},"modified":"2022-12-07T18:38:10","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T23:38:10","slug":"ideal-serving-temperature-red-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divino.wine\/ideal-serving-temperature-red-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"Sommelier Q and A: What’s the Right Red Wine Temperature?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
DiVino may earn commissions from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n The serving temperature affects the aromatic qualities of the wine. Red, white<\/strong><\/a>, and sparkling wines<\/strong><\/a> express themselves in different ways at temperatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Think of your wine like a flower or a piece of fruit. As it ages and ripens the flavors and aromas deepen, intensity, and then die. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On one hand, if wine is too cold, you won’t smell anything at all. If it’s too warm, you lose fresh bright herbaceous, fruity, and vegetal notes that add to a wine’s complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unless you’re brewing a hot and spicy mulled wine<\/strong><\/a>, the right red wine temperature is lower than you may think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Volatile aromatic compounds are released into the atmosphere when their protein binds break, which happens with temperature rises. This is why winemakers use controlled temperatures when crushing grapes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Acidity and tannins are major elements of the wine’s\nstructure. As temperatures rise acidity and tannins become less perceivable and\nwines can feel flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a general guide, serve red wines between 55-65 degrees Fahrenheit or 10-14 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This may seem cooler than you think! And you always thought red wine should be served at room temperature. That room is the wine cellar, and it’s a chilly 58 degrees Fahrenheit! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember that wine warms up instantly in your hand and in a warm room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you allow wine to warm up slightly while drinking it, aromas reveal themselves over time, from fresh, young, and zingy to ripe and jammier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll also enjoy the sensation of softening tannins and the subtle evolution of the wine in general. This also goes for white wines<\/a>, especially aged and complex ones like Chablis or Riesling. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Wine thermometers exist! Read our round-up<\/a><\/strong> and browse online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When unexpected company shows up or you simply can’t wait to open that bottle, try these these time-tested methods for chilling wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Submerge the bottle in a bowl or bucket of ice and salt. Why\nit works: Salt lowers the freezing temperature of water. You should have a\nperfectly chilled bottle of white wine in 20-25 minutes, and a red wine at\nideal serving temperature in as little as 10! <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy Does Serving Temperature Matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Temperature and Aroma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Science Behind Aroma and Temperature<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Temperature and Acidity and Tannins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Temperature Range for Red Wines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Chill Wine Fast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ice Bath With Salt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wine Pearls<\/h3>\n\n\n\n