Q. What temperature should I serve a bottle of red wine?

Lighter bodied red wines are best served slightly cooler than room temperature to highlight their bright fruit and fresh acidity. A good temperature range is about 13-16°C. Placing the bottle in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes can achieve this.

Fuller bodied red wines have more structure and tannins, and serving them at a slightly warmer temperature helps to soften the tannins and bring out their complex aromas. Ideal range being 17-20°C close to room temperature.