When it comes to enjoying beverages, small details make a huge difference. It’s not just about opening any bottle; it’s about how you serve it and what you serve it in. The right glassware and serving temperature can bring out the best flavours, aromas, and textures. Let’s get into how to drink wine as a beginner.
I have previously written an article on how to taste wine, which is essential to comprehend the current article. You can click on:
Yes! Wine is a fancy beverage to have. So hold on, we should get to understand how to drink right, at what temperature, and tips we should consider for each of these wines.
How To Drink Wine For The First Time?
Well, I know it’s not really the first time that you will be drinking wine (even if you are), here are some key points you should consider ritually. Each wine has its own distinctive flavour and reasons to be had in a particular way.
But why is this really important? Let’s understand each of them.
How To Drink Sparkling Wine?
Sparkling Wine: The ideal temperature to enjoy sparkling wine is between 5-10 degrees Celsius. Once the bottle is chilled, pour it into a Champagne flute.
These glasses have a slim body, allowing the soft bubbles to stay in the glass and not have enough room to escape, so they do not need to be swirled.
White Wine Serving Temperature
White Wines:- The ideal temperature to enjoy white wines is from 7 – 14 degrees Celsius. Once this temperature is right, pour it into A WHITE WINE GLASS. The tip is serving into a right wine glass, usually a white wine glass. It has a slightly broader base as it requires some room for the wine to be swirled.
Red Wine Serving Temperature
Red Wine:- The ideal temperature to enjoy red wines is at chambré but The French room temperature (as the room temperature is around 15-20 degree Celcius) not Indian room temperature ( except for the north India. The room temperature in India is not suitable for red wine or any wine) slightly chilled is served at 14 – 20 degree Celcius and served it in a red wine glass, the red wine glass has a broader base as it requires a wider room for the wine to be swirled because of the flavors red wine consists of.
It is essential to pick the right wine glass while having an experience. However, I can make this easy for you. We can also opt for ALL PURPOSE wine glass, which is suitable for all types of wines. Except for the champagne flute.
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Tip 1:- If any of the wines are not at the right temperature, the warmth would make the wine dominant, with its alcohol present on the palate and the nose, limiting you to the flavour characteristics of the wine.
Tip 2:- Fine Crystal or high-quality glass tends to produce a very clear, soft, and resonant, bell-like ring when the glasses are clinked. (know your pick)
Next Up!
From vineyard to your glass, next week I wrap up my beginner’s wine journey with a desi twist and a special take on wine for the Indian palate. I will also mention the best wine in the world. Stay tuned!
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