The Art of Temperature

Every Wine, Perfectly
Served.

Temperature transforms wine. Discover the exact serving range for every style — from crisp sparkling to bold reds.

8 Wine Categories

Ideal serving temperatures

sparkling

Sparkling

20°12°
ChampagneProseccoCava
68°C
4346°F
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Cold temperatures preserve the delicate bubbles and crisp acidity. Too warm and the effervescence flattens, losing that signature celebratory sparkle.

white

Light Whites

20°12°
Pinot GrigioSauvignon Blanc
810°C
4650°F
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A touch warmer than sparkling, this range brightens citrus and herbaceous aromatics without muting the wine's natural freshness and mineral quality.

white

Full Whites

20°12°
ChardonnayViognier
1013°C
5055°F
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Richer, oak-aged whites need room to breathe and reveal their complexity. Slight warmth unlocks buttery stone fruit and the creamy texture that defines great Chardonnay.

rosé

Rosé

20°12°
Provence RoséWhite ZinfandelGrenache Rosé
1012°C
5054°F
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The sweet spot for rosé keeps strawberry and watermelon notes vibrant. Serve too cold and the delicate floral aromas vanish; too warm and the wine loses its refreshing charm.

red

Light Reds

20°12°
Pinot NoirBeaujolaisGamay
1215°C
5459°F
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Lighter reds shine with a slight chill that amplifies their bright cherry and raspberry character. Room temperature can make tannins seem harsh — a cool cellar temp is ideal.

red

Medium Reds

20°12°
MerlotSangioveseTempranillo
1518°C
5964°F
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Medium-bodied reds benefit from moderate warmth that softens tannins and releases earthy, plum, and spice notes. The classic 'room temperature' — if the room is a cool European cellar.

red

Bold Reds

20°12°
Cabernet SauvignonSyrahMalbec
1618°C
6164°F
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Full-bodied reds with powerful tannins need gentle warmth to soften and integrate. Slightly above cellar temperature lets dark fruit, leather, and tobacco notes open beautifully.

dessert

Dessert & Fortified

20°12°
PortSauternesSherryMadeira
1418°C
5764°F
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Sweet and fortified wines are complex — serve light dessert wines cooler to preserve freshness, while aged tawny Ports shine at slightly warmer temperatures to reveal nutty, caramel depths.

The golden rule of wine temperature

Most wines are served too warm. “Room temperature” was coined in the era of cool European stone cellars — around 16–18°C. Modern heating means your room is likely 4–6° warmer than ideal. When in doubt, chill it a little.

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Too Cold
Aromas shut down, flavors muted
Perfect
Full expression of terroir & craft
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Too Warm
Alcohol dominates, tannins harsh