The temperature outside may be cold but how cold should your wine be?
Below is quick reference guide to recommended temperatures to serve wines. It is important to remember that these are recommendations and personal preferences will often differ.
| Recommended Serving Temperatures for Wine | |
| Wine Style | Temperature Range |
| Light-Bodied White | 45-50° |
| Full-Bodied White | 50-55° |
| Sweet White | 43-47° |
| Rosé | 50-55° |
| Light-Bodied Red | 50-55° |
| Medium-Bodied Red | 55-58° |
| Full-Bodied Red | 59-64° |
| Tawny Port | 54-61° |
| Ruby/Vintage Port | 64-68° |
| Fino Sherry | 43-47° |
| Amontillado/Oloroso | 55° |
| Pedro Ximénez Sherry | 55-58° |
| Sweet Sherry | 43-47° |
| Dry Madeira | 48-52° |
| Sweet (and all Frasqueira) Madeira | 64-68° |
| Sweet Muscat Vin Doux Naturel | 43-47° |
| Vin Santo | 54-61° |
| Sparkling Red | 50° |
| Sparkling White | 45-50° (many prefer cooler) |
| Vintage Champagne | 50° (many prefer cooler) |
