3. Storage and Service of Wine

Question 1

Preferable temp range for long term storage of wine

Answer 1

10 - 15 degrees

Question 2

What temp range is ‘lightly chilled’?

Answer 2

10 - 13 degrees

Question 3

10 - 13 degrees is what temp range?

Answer 3

Lightly chilled

Question 4

What temp range is ‘chilled’?

Answer 4

7 - 10 degrees

Question 5

7 - 10 degrees is what temp range?

Answer 5

Chilled

Question 6

What temp range is ‘well-chilled’?

Answer 6

6 - 10 degrees

Question 7

6- 8/10 degrees is what temp range?

Answer 7

Well-chilled

Question 8

Service temperature of medium/full bodied oaked white wines

Answer 8

Lightly chilled 10 - 13 degrees

Question 9

Service temperature of light/medium bodied white wines

Answer 9

Chilled 7 - 10 degrees

Question 10

Service temperature of sweet wines

Answer 10

Well chilled 6 - 8 degrees

Question 11

Service temperature of sparkling wines

Answer 11

Well chilled 6 - 10 degrees

Question 12

Service temperature of light-bodied reds

Answer 12

Lightly chilled 13 degrees

Question 13

Why are red wines best served in large glasses?

Answer 13

Maximises air contact for aroma and flavour development

Question 14

Why are fortified wines served in smaller glasses?

Answer 14

Because of their high alcohol content