Red wine serving temperature

Red wine serving temperature generally falls between 12 and 20 degrees Celsius, depending on the wine's body. Light reds such as pinot noir are served cool, around 12 to 14 degrees, while full-bodied wines such as cabernet sauvignon show best near 18 to 20 degrees. A temperature that runs too high exalts the alcohol and weighs the wine down, whereas one that runs too low hardens the tannins and closes off the bouquet.