Section 1 Ch 3 Storage and Service of Wine Flashcards
Temp long term storage
10 (50) - 15 (59) C
store on side
away from light; vibrations
Recommended serving temp medium/full-bodied oaked whites
lightly chilled 10-13 C
e.g. white burgundy; fume blanc
Recommended serving temp light/medium whites
chilled 7-10 C
muscadet; pinot grigio; NZ sauv blanc; fino sherry
Recommended serving temp sweet wines
well chilled 6-8 C
Recommended serving temp sparkling
well chilled 6-8 C
Recommended serving temp light bodied reds
lightly chilled 13
beaujolais; valpolicella
Recommended serving temp medium/full-bodied reds
room temp 15-18
red bdx; rioja; australian shiraz; CdP; barolo; amarone; vintage port
glass measures for standard 75 cl btl
125 ml = 6 glasses
175 ml = 4 glasses
250 ml = 3 glasses