Chillable Reds
This is a collection of chillable reds, but using the below guide, you can make any red pleasurable in summer.
Your red wine fridge timetable
These times assume the bottle starts at around 22°C to 24°C and your fridge is set to approximately 4°C to 5°C.
If the bottle has been sitting in a particularly warm kitchen, give it another 10 to 15 minutes.
| Wine style | Ideal serving temperature | Approximate fridge time |
|---|---|---|
| Gamay, Beaujolais, Cinsault | 10°C to 13°C | 60 to 90 minutes |
| Light Pinot Noir, Bardolino, young Valpolicella | 12°C to 14°C | 45 to 60 minutes |
| Barbera, Loire Cabernet Franc, Mencía, juicy unoaked Grenache | 13°C to 15°C | 30 to 45 minutes |
| Cru Beaujolais, structured Pinot Noir, Etna Rosso, Chianti, Rioja Crianza | 14°C to 16°C | 20 to 35 minutes |
| Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Rioja Reserva, Brunello, Nebbiolo | 16°C to 18°C | 15 to 25 minutes |
These are guidelines rather than strict rules. Your glass is the final judge.
It is also better to begin slightly cooler than necessary. Wine warms quickly once it has been poured, especially when you are drinking outside.
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View full details2024 Bardolino Classico Cuvee XV, Guerrieri Rizzardi
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View full details2021 Little Yering Pinot Noir, Yering Station
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View full details2022 Malbec '1300', Andeluna
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View full details2022 Village Pinot Noir, Kumeu River
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View full details2022 Pinot Noir, Montes Alpha
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View full details2022 'The Nest' Pinot Noir, Lake Chalice
This is the wineries tasting note and its so good we thought we would share it with you : To experience the exotic aroma and tastes of this Pinot N...
View full details2020 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Domaine Dupré
Domaine Dupré is a family-run estate rooted in the picturesque hills of the Mâconnais, southern Burgundy. Established in the 1950s, the domaine has...
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