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MODULE 5: BEVERAGE AND TOBACCO

Wine Serving Temperatures

Wine Temperature

As a general rule, red wines are served at room temperature.
5.1.11 Red wines: 18-21˚C.
Red Wine
Some young red wines also may be drunk chilled at about
10-13˚C

White Wine White wines should always be served chilled, between 10-12˚C

Rose Wine 10-12˚C

Dessert Wines Served well-chilled between 6-9˚C
Champagne
and other Served well-chilled between 6-9˚C
sparkling wines

If a wine chillier is not available, an ice bucket filled with ice and water will bring the
temperature of white wine down quickly.

Opening and serving wine

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