Wine Serving Temperature Chart
Storing wines at the proper temperature is important. To preserve them as long as possible wine should be stored at approximately 55° Fahrenheit. However, the chart below suggests the optimal drinking temperature for the different styles of wine.
|
°C
|
°F
|
Wine Style
|
| 19 |
66 |
Armagnac, Brandy, Cognac |
| 18 |
64 |
Full Bodied Red Wines, Shiraz |
| 17 |
62 |
Tawny Port |
| 15 |
59 |
Medium Bodied Red Wines |
| 14 |
57 |
Amontillado Sherry |
| 13 |
55 |
Light Bodied Red Wines |
| 12 |
54 |
Full Bodied White Wines |
| 11 |
52 |
Medium Bodied White Wines |
| 10 |
50 |
Rosé, Light Bodied White Wines |
| 9 |
48 |
Vintage Sparkling |
| 8 |
46 |
Fino Sherry |
| 7 |
45 |
Non-Vintage Sparkling |
These temperatures should be used as guidelines only.