Siemens KF18WA41IE - Manual (Page 19)

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Practical tips for
storing wine
S Unpack bottles of wine ć do not leave
in crates or cardboard boxes ć before
storing in the refrigerator compartment.
S Place old bottles so that the cork
is always wet. There should never
be an air gap between the wine and
the cork.
S The open bottle shelves are especially
suitable because they do not interrupt
the air circulation.
As a result, the atmospheric humidity
which condenses on the bottles quickly
dries again.
S Before the wine is drunk, it should
be “ warmed up ” (chambré):
Place e.g. rosé wine on the table
approx. 2-5 hours before drinking,
red wine 4-5 hours before drinking.
The wine will then be at the correct
drinking temperature.
Sparkling wine and Champagne should
be cooled in the refrigerator shortly
before drinking.
S Remember that wine should always
be cooled slightly lower than the ideal
serving temperature, as its temperature
increases by 1 to 2
°
C as soon
as it is poured into a glass!
Drinking temperatures
The correct serving temperature is crucial
for the taste and therefore your enjoyment
of the wine.
We recommend serving wine at the
following drinking temperatures:
Type of wine
Drinking
temperaĆ
ture
Bordeaux red 18 ºC
Côtes du Rhône
red/Barolo
17 ºC
Burgundy red/
Bordeaux red
16 ºC
Port 15 ºC
Young Burgundy red 14 ºC
Young red wine 12 ºC
Young Beaujolais/
all white wines with little
residual sugar
11 ºC
Old white wines/
Chardonnay
10 ºC
Sherry 9 ºC
Young white wines
from late vintage
8 ºC
White wines Loire/
EntreĆdeuxĆMers
7 ºC
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