Important numbers
Alcohol
Lowbelow 11%
Medium11% - 13.9%
High14%+
Fortified wines
Low15% - 16.4%
Medium16.5% - 18.4%
High18.5%+
Climate
Cool16.5°C (62°F) or below
Moderate16.5°C - 18.5°C (62°F - 65°F)
Warm18.5°C - 21°C (65°F - 70°F)
Fermentation temperatures
White or rosé wines12°C - 22°C (54°F - 72°F)
Red wines20°C - 32°C (68°F - 90°F)
Serving temperatures
| Name | Temperature | Style of wine |
|---|---|---|
| Well chilled | 6°C - 8°C (43°F - 46°F) | Sweet wine |
| Well chilled | 6°C - 10°C (43°F - 50°F) | Sparkling wine |
| Chilled | 7°C - 10°C (45°F - 50°F) | Light-, medium-bodied white or rosé |
| Lightly chilled | 10°C - 13°C (50°F - 55°F) | Full-bodied white |
| Room temperature or lightly chilled | 13°C - 18°C (55°F - 64°F) | Light-bodied red |
| Room temperature | 15°C - 18°C (59°F - 64°F) | Medium-, full-bodied red |