Wine Temperature

Regarding the wine issue there are many hobbies and others that, perhaps, are not so much. Surely you have heard on more than one occasion that "red wine should be taken at room temperature", you may even be one of those who has used that phrase at some time. I have done it, and you know what, we are wrong.

Regarding the wine issue there are many hobbies and others that, perhaps, are not so much. Surely you have heard on more than one occasion that "red wine should be taken at room temperature", you may even be one of those who has used that phrase at some time. I have done it, and you know what, we are wrong. When talking about the ambient temperature in the wine, the environment of the winery is talked about, these are usually underground and its temperature down there ranges between 16-18 ºC. Another common mistake regarding the ideal temperature of the wine, occurs in a contrary way with the white and rosé wines, the excess of cold causes its aroma to disappear and the wine becomes neutral with what there is a difference between what we drink and what What should we take, missing the nuances So what should we do? The first thing is to try to make the wine reach its optimum temperature gradually, without haste, without abruptness. Do not commit the madness of putting the wine in the freezer, in the same way that if it is very hot it is not advisable to introduce it in an ice bucket ... It should be remembered that the wine earns one or two degrees when served in the glass, always depending, this time, on the room temperature, thus having a little margin with the temperature. Wine Glass Council: To savor a good red wine from Rioja, take the bottle out of the cellar 24 hours before opening it, leave it standing in a cool place at a temperature between 16ºC and 18ºC. And enjoy it in good company. Health! Basic guide of optimal temperatures for wine: