what is the correct temp to store wine?

Answer 1

Most reds will do best between 55 and 65F.

The main thing is to store it in a dark area that isn't subject to great fluctuations in temperature. Temperature swings and sunlight are two of the biggest enemies of wine.

Answer 2

At 55º to 58ºF the wine will age properly, enabling it to fully develop. Higher temperatures will age wine more rapidly and cooler temperatures will slow down the ageing process. Irreversible damage will be done if your wine is kept at a temperature above 82ºF for even a month.

At 55°F wines will age slowly and develop great complexity and you will never have to worry about them.

ALSO make sure that the wine bottle is laid on its side! ENJOY!

Answer 3

it depends on the type of wine but around 55 degrees F is good.
more important than temperature for wine storage is humidity.
And you have to make sure the wine bottle are laying to keep the cork from drying up and the gases inside the wine from leaking which wwill make the wine taste sour.

Answer 4

My husband is a wine specialist. He works for Wine Wearhouse as a Regional Manager and travels the world to do microbrews as well.

Sometimes I get to go with him. Our trip to Trier Germany opened my eyes to their Riesling. They have grape vines reaching the shores on both sides of the mountains on the Mozel.

We have red wines in the house in sunny California that we know we will be opening up during the year at room temperature. We know they are a hearty red that ins't going to ruin before opening within that length of time and much more is stored in the cellar for years of storage.

Red wines, about 45 degrees Fahrenheit or if you are not living in the US the translation is 7.2 Celsius. They are now making wines with synthetic corks with latex that no longer deteriorate when lying the bottles on their sides. Clever and it works. The idea of regular cork covered in wrapping or dipped in wax was to keep the rats from knawing on the corks in big cellars in the past. The purpose of the newer corks, is that you don't have to worry about lying the wine down on it's side and deterioration of the cork and they are less expensive then obtaining cork.

When opening a red wine, you must do it in room temperature because the wine is alive. It begins to open up within an hour of time and change its flavor to a full bodied aroma. At that point you can poor it because the fruit and distinctive characteristics of the wine can be enjoyed. So, get a good decanter to pour your wine into and wait to fill into generous bubble glasses about less than half full.

Serve red or white wine with cheeses, toasted almonds or pecans with fruit if you have a gathering.

White wine is to be served chilled. So, get a iced champagne bucket to place your white wine bottle into when not pouring the next glass right away. White wine does not taste good warm. Sea foods are best with white wine. Get a good one that is carmelly and crisp. Women guests tend to like dry white wine so offer two varieties.

Learn more about wines by googeling wine sites. It's really fun to enjoy the varieties that can be very inexpensive when you purchase them and then after you store them for 5 or 10 years, they go up in price dramatically.

Have fun.

Answer 5

it depends on the type and body of the wine. White wines and Blushes are best when chilled. Red wine is often better served at room temperature.

Answer 6

Room Temp?

Answer 7

Varies. 67*F ideal for most red wines. White in the 40's.

Answer 8

50 degrees

Answer 9

35 or 39 somewhere close to the freezing point.

Answer 10

room temperature