Chilling wine and wine types Flashcards
What is red wine made of?
red wine is made of red and black grapes with skins and seeds witch give it that rich flavour
what is white wine made of?
white grapes with no skins and seeds
what is the recommended temperature range for heavier white wines?
mid 50 F
what is the recommended temperature range for lighter white wines
mid 40 F
approximate chilling time for light white whines
fridge - 2h 45 mins
freezer - 20mins
ice and water - 10 mins
approximate chilling time for heavy white wines
fridge -2 hours
freezer - 15 minutes
ice and water 5 minutes
approximate chilling time for light red wines like Pinot noir and beaujolais
fridge - 2 hours
freezer - 15 minutes
ice and water 5 mins
approximate chilling time for light red wines like meriot and cotes Du Rhone
fridge - 1h 30 mins
freezer - 10mins
ice and water - 5 mins
approximate chilling time for heavier red wines like Cabernet
sauvignon,
zinfandel,
shiraz/syrah
fridge - 40 mins
freezer - 5 mins
ice and water - 5
Recommended
temperature
range for red heavier wines
low 60 F
Recommended
temperature
range Meriot, Côtes du
Rhône
upper 50s
Recommended
temperature
range Pinot noir,
Beaujolais
mid 50s