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Wine experts now say that red wine should go in the fridge

Why you should chill before serving. - by Laura Barry
  • 26 Aug 2019
Wine experts now say that red wine should go in the fridge

While white and sparkling wine is always chilled before serving, red wine is generally served at room temperature. However, wine experts have since revised this advice when it comes to serving red wine in Australia.

“The general rule of thumb is to serve red wine at room temperature, as red wine can run the risk of tasting too acidic when cooled,” says Nitin Arora, BWS Wine Category Manager. “However, the average room temperature of 22-23 degrees Celsius in Australia is too warm for red wines, and can actually cause them to lose an awful lot of character, especially with respect to aroma.”

Why you should be cooling your red wine

Nitin explains that when wine connoisseurs recommend serving red wine at room temperature, they are referring to a 15.5 to 20 degree cellar room, rather than the average room temperature in Australian homes, which is higher.  

“Light, fruity reds are often served colder than this standard, at 12-15 degrees,” says Nitin. “Full bodied reds, such as cabernet sauvignon or a Bordeaux, should traditionally be served at cellar room temperature. Lighter reds, such as pinot noir or a Grenache, can use the additional chilling.”

Nitin suggests keeping these wines in the refrigerator for an hour or more to bring them down to about 15 degrees before serving.

The correct serving temperatures 

The best way to understand the most suited serving temperature is based on categorising the wines by their body.

  • Full-bodied reds should be served at 17 to 18 degrees
  • Medium-bodied reds should be served at 15 to 17 degrees
  • Light-bodied reds should be served at 12 to 15 degrees

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Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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