At what temperature should you serve wine?

The right temperature makes more difference than you think. Too warm and a wine tastes heavy and alcoholic, too cold and the aromas disappear.

Sparkling and light whites: 6 to 8 degrees

Champagne, cava, crémant and fresh whites such as Gavi or Verdicchio show at their best.

Rosé and full whites: 8 to 12 degrees

A Provence rosé just under 10 degrees, a full Chardonnay or a Riesling Grand Cru a little warmer.

Light reds: 12 to 14 degrees

Pinot Noir, Valpolicella or a young Barbera can happily be served lightly chilled.

Full reds: 16 to 18 degrees

"Room temperature" dates from the days of cold castles. In a warm living room, put the bottle in the fridge for fifteen minutes. Every wine page shows the right serving temperature.