At what temperature is this wine served?
tem-pe-ra-TU-ra — five syllables, stress on fourth.
When a wine is served and you want to confirm the correct serving temperature — an important factor in experiencing a wine correctly.
Serving temperature profoundly affects wine aromas and flavours. White wines: 8–12°C. Light reds: 14–16°C. Full-bodied reds: 16–18°C. Never refrigerate a Barolo. Serving a wine too cold mutes aromas; too warm flattens it.
Questo Barolo va servito a temperatura ambiente?
Is this Barolo served at room temperature?
Cellar temperature (16–18°C) not room temperature (20–22°C) — important distinction
Il bianco va messo in secchiello del ghiaccio?
Should the white go in an ice bucket?
An ice bucket ('secchiello del ghiaccio') is standard for whites and sparkling wines
Ho servito il vino troppo freddo?
Did I serve the wine too cold?
Ask if you are unsure — the sommelier or winemaker will tell you honestly
Italian cellar temperature (cantina) is typically 12–14°C — the natural temperature of underground stone structures used for centuries. This is the ideal storage temperature for wine. The old Italian tradition of 'temperatura della cantina' as the serving guide predates modern temperature control and is still the most reliable reference.