Chillable Reds

Chillable Reds: Cool as you like

Red wine is only for winter, should never be chilled, and always tastes heavy, warm and powerful? Not anymore! Today, we love drinking red wine in the summer. They are juicy, fresh – and absolutely belong in the fridge. Meet the Chillable Reds.

Time for chilled reds

Not every red wine likes the fridge. Light wines with low tannins, plenty of fruit and freshness, and a moderate alcohol content are best suited as chillable reds. We recommend a young Chianti or a fruity Pinot Noir. Perfect for warm days as an aperitif, or paired with grilled vegetables and barbecues. Or try it as a homemade Spritz: two-thirds chilled Chianti or Pinot Noir, one-third soda water, plus ice cubes and an orange zest or berries. Cheers!

Into the fridge

To prevent the wines from freezing, it is best to set the fridge to six to eight degrees. The bottle is best placed in one of the regular fridge compartments. Light wines should be taken out after twenty to thirty minutes, while more full-bodied ones can be chilled for up to 60 minutes. Open immediately afterwards and let it breathe for a short moment. And if it does end up too cold, no problem: the wine will easily reach its perfect drinking temperature in the glass.