Serving Wine at the Correct Temperature

Serving Wine at the Correct Temperature Ever wondered why red wine is to be served at room temperature or white wine to be served chilled? Ever been to a restaurant and not enjoyed the red wine because it was served a little too warm? (Well the room... More

Serving Wine at the Correct Temperature Ever wondered why red wine is to be served at room temperature or white wine to be served chilled? Ever been to a restaurant and not enjoyed the red wine because it was served a little too warm? (Well the room temperature we are talking about is the one in France and not India). Loved a wine you drank at the restaurant but it didn’t taste the same at home? All this may be because you aren’t drinking the wine at the right temperature. Serving wines at their ideal temperature allows the release of their aromas and flavours so that you can enjoy them at their finest. If a wine is served colder than it should, it will mask the aromas and flavours; so you won’t enjoy the good stuff. If served too warm, it tastes sweet and alcoholic (red wines) or tart (white wines). In order to determine the correct temperature, we need to understand the style of wine and its body. Sparkling wines or Champagnes are served the coldest, followed by white, rose and Less