Wine - Serving Temperature

A proper serving temperature for a wine is vital. It helps to enhance the organoleptic qualities of the wine.

WHITES
Young / Light / Pinot Grigio / Sauvignon Blanc	10-12°C
Mature / Heavy / Chardonnay	12-14°C
ROSE
Young / Light	10-12°C
Mature / Bodied Rosé	12-14°C
REDS
Nouveaux / Pinot Noir / Beaujolais	10-14°C
Young / Lightly Tannic / Merlot / Côtes du Rhône	14-16°C
Mature / Bodied / Tannic	16-18°C
Aged / Heavy / Cabernet Sauvignon / Zinfandel / Shiraz	18-20°C
SPARKLING WINES
Sweet / Aromatic	8°C
Sweet Rose / Aromatic Rose	10-12°C
Charmat Method	8-10°C
Long Charmat Method	8-12°C
Classic Method Non-Vintage	8-10°C
Classic Method Vintage	10-12°C
OTHERS
Sweet wines	10-18°C
Fortified wines	10-18°C

source: diwinetaste.com, cosumerreports.org