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"Red wine should be served a room temperature."

FALSE. The more simple and fresh the wine, the colder it should be served; on the contrary, the more complex and sophisticated, the higher the temperature. The important thing is to first define the style of wine before determining its temperature.

• Fresh whites:between 44°and 48° F.
• Whites with body: between 50°and 55° F.
• Simple reds: between 57°and 60° F.
• Reds with body: between 60°and 64° F.
• Great red wines: between 64°and 68° F.

"White wines in the refrigerator and reds beside the grill."

FALSE. Wines, as we mentioned above, have different recommended serving temperatures. Refrigerators aren't the best choice because they practically “freeze” the bottles and the grill “boils” others. The best option is always a bucket of ice and water (five to ten cubes depending on the size), or with cold water and a little hot water, but remember that the maximums determine the water temperature.

"You should uncork the wine half an hour before serving."

FALSE. The wines that require oxygenating (very young reds or wines that have been in the bottle a long time) should be decanted before serving.

"The best place to store wines is underground."

TRUE. But always provided the necessary conditions for the keeping of wines are met, which are:

• Stable temperature between 53°and 57° F.
• Constant humidity of 70%.
• Absence of light and without movement.

"Red wine with meat and white wine with fish."

FALSE. Although it is true that there are few alternatives for pairing white wine with red meats, red wines can be paired with fish with long persistence.

"The quality of wine can be seen from the bottom of the bottle."

FALSE. Glass is a good inert material that contributes absolutely nothing to the wine. The design of the bottle is just a marketing element rather than a match for its contents.

"Wine is good for your health."

TRUE. When consumed responsibly, wine has been linked to benefits for your health such as the digestion of saturated fats, contain antioxidants and prevent illnesses like hepatitis B or coronary problems.

"Sparkling wines give headaches."

FALSE. Although some think the sugar content and bubbles from sparkling wines contribute to headaches, it is more true that all wines can contribute to headaches or upset stomachs. Drink responsibly and with moderation is the best advice in avoiding upsets.