Reading: 1.3 Storage and Service of Wine
Key considerations when Storing Wine
- For long term storage, wines should be kept at a cool and constant temperature.
- Keep wines away from strong sunshine and bright artificial light.
- If a wine is sealed with a cork then it should be stored on its side.
Recommended Service Temperatures
White, Sparkling, Rosé and Red Wines
Glassware
The best glasses for serving wine should have a bowl that narrows at the rim. This shape allows the aromas in the wine to be concentrated inside the glass and better appreciated. Typically, red-wine glasses are slightly larger than white-wine glasses; sparkling wines are served in flutes.