Should Sweet Wines Be Chilled?

Sweet, rich wines should be served slightly warmer at about 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Any warmer and the sweetness of the wine will overshadow the mineral qualities. You can chill white wine in the refrigerator for about two hours or in the freezer for 20 minutes.

Do you chill dessert wine?

Perfect drinking temperature for Red Wines: 12˚C < 18˚C, White Wine: 8˚C < 12˚C, Champagne / Dessert Wine: 5˚C and 7˚C. Red Wine should be uncorked and decanted at least 30/60 minutes before serving. White Wine is best served cold; keep chilled when serving if possible.

Do you have to refrigerate sweet wine after opening?

Refrigerate Open Wine Bottles to Preserve Them

Cold temperatures significantly delay oxidation reactions, but the open wine bottles will still be changing in your refrigerator. Just as you store open white wine in the refrigerator, you should refrigerate red wine after opening.