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.

 

Common Wine Faults