When you need to chill a bottle of wine quickly, which method works best? We’ll show you.

• An ice bath will chill a bottle of wine in about 15 minutes. The process is not only fast, it’s easy. Fill an ice bucket or a metal bowl with equal parts water and ice, then insert the wine bottle. You’ll want as much of the bottle as possible below the surface of the ice bath. Add more ice and water, if needed. To further speed up the process, add one cup of salt to the ice bath.

Every wine has an optimal serving temperature ranging anywhere from 38–68°F:

• Reds, like our Chianti Classico Riserva, are kept at room temperature. If you have a wine cellar, keep it between 61–68°F. In the heat of summer chill that red for 20 minutes in the fridge and then store it in a chiller on the table.
• Crisp, light whites like Pinot Grigio are best in the 45-50°F range. Full or fruitier wines like Chardonnay should be closer to 50°F.
• Sparklers, like our Prosecco Superiore and Sparkling Rosé, taste best when chilled to between 38-47°F. Have a bucket of ice with water on the table to keep the wine chilled until you’ve finished the last drop.

Always exercise caution when opening sparkling wines as they are under extreme pressure. Remove the foil covering by locating the easy-open tab. Next, place your thumb over the cork and untwist the ‘key’ to loosen the wire cage. Leave the wire cage on, as it will help you hold the cork in place. Keeping your hand always over the wire cage, aim the bottle in a safe direction and slowly twist the bottle, holding the cage and the cork in place. You will feel the cork release and hear it pop. Enjoy!