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Wine serving temperature guide
Serving temperature, glass and decanting advice for 32 wines.
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Sources: Rate This Wine editors, following common sommelier serving ranges. Checked October 2026.
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| Wine | Serve at | Glass | Decant? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 60-65°F (16-18°C) | Large Bordeaux glass | Yes |
| Merlot | 60-65°F (16-18°C) | Bordeaux glass | Optional; 20-30 minutes helps bolder bottles |
| Pinot Noir | 55-60°F (13-16°C) | Wide Burgundy bowl | Rarely needed |
| Syrah / Shiraz | 60-65°F (16-18°C) | Large red glass | Yes for young, bold bottles |
| Malbec | 60-65°F (16-18°C) | Large red glass | Optional; 20 minutes helps |
| Zinfandel | 60-65°F (16-18°C) | Red wine glass | Optional |
| Sangiovese (Chianti) | 60-64°F (16-18°C) | Red wine glass | Yes for Brunello; optional for Chianti |
| Tempranillo (Rioja) | 60-65°F (16-18°C) | Red wine glass | Yes for Gran Reserva or young Ribera |
| Grenache (Garnacha) | 58-62°F (14-17°C) | Red wine glass | Rarely |
| Nebbiolo (Barolo) | 60-65°F (16-18°C) | Wide Burgundy bowl | Yes |
| Cabernet Franc | 58-62°F (14-17°C) | Red wine glass | Optional |
| Petite Sirah | 60-65°F (16-18°C) | Large red glass | Yes |
| Gamay (Beaujolais) | 54-58°F (12-14°C): lightly chilled | Red wine glass | No |
| Barbera | 58-62°F (14-17°C) | Red wine glass | No |
| Carménère | 60-65°F (16-18°C) | Red wine glass | Optional |
| Red Bordeaux blend | 60-65°F (16-18°C) | Bordeaux glass | Yes for young or top bottles |
| Chardonnay | 48-55°F (9-13°C) | White wine glass (wider for oaked) | No |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 45-50°F (7-10°C) | White wine glass | No |
| Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris | 45-50°F (7-10°C) | White wine glass | No |
| Riesling | 45-50°F (7-10°C) | White wine glass | No |
| Moscato | 40-45°F (4-7°C) | White wine or flute | No |
| Chenin Blanc | 45-52°F (7-11°C) | White wine glass | Occasionally for Savennières |
| Gewürztraminer | 45-50°F (7-10°C) | White wine glass | No |
| Viognier | 50-55°F (10-13°C) | White wine glass | No |
| Albariño | 45-50°F (7-10°C) | White wine glass | No |
| Grüner Veltliner | 45-50°F (7-10°C) | White wine glass | No |
| Rosé | 45-50°F (7-10°C) | White wine glass | No |
| Champagne | 43-48°F (6-9°C) | Tulip glass (better than a flute) | No |
| Prosecco | 40-45°F (4-7°C) | Flute or white wine glass | No |
| Cava | 43-48°F (6-9°C) | Tulip or white wine glass | No |
| Port | Ruby 60-64°F; Tawny 55-60°F (slightly chilled) | Small dessert wine glass | Vintage Port |
| Sauternes & dessert whites | 45-50°F (7-10°C) | Small dessert wine glass | No |
