Usually, wine is associated with food. According to certain studies, it’s the perfect pairing for a faultless meal. However, many people make mistakes when serving wine. Here are some to avoid.
While it’s understandable to want your drink to be cool and maintain a low temperature, white or red wine should always be served at the temperature indicated on the label. And there are several reasons for this. Firstly, each type of wine has its own ideal serving temperature, which ensures the optimal tasting experience. Generally, whites should be stored and served between 8 and 12 degrees Celsius, as well as rosés (10-12 degrees Celsius), while reds have a slightly higher temperature range between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius.
These guidelines help to fully enjoy the different wines, noting the typical aromatic complexity of a specific product. In summary, ice lowers the temperature, significantly altering the flavor perception. Another reason to avoid using ice is that as it melts, it dilutes into the wine, effectively sweetening and altering all the aromatic characteristics and intensity of a chemically altered wine. It’s somewhat similar to what happens with cocktails when they’re left too long before being consumed.
