[White and red wines to drink chilled in summer] 5 sommelier recommendations
During the hot summer, it's nice to enjoy chilled wine at home.
When you think of wine that can be enjoyed ice-cold and refreshing, you probably think of white wine, rosé wine, or sparkling wine, right?
However, there are times when you want to pair a dish with red wine.
It is said that red wine becomes bitter when chilled, but in the hot summer, it tastes better if it is slightly chilled rather than served at room temperature.
What's more, some red wines taste better when chilled!
So this time, Lucia's wine sommelier, Yuta Okada, has selected 5 recommended wines to drink chilled in the summer: red wine, white wine, rosé, and sparkling wine.
Here are some delicious wines to enjoy chilled on a hot summer's day.
5 delicious wines to drink chilled in summer
This wine is delicious served chilled, making it perfect for drinking at home in the summer or outdoors.
1. Serenade 2011
[Sommelier recommended points]
This white wine has a crisp taste with citrus flavors and is easy to drink even on hot and humid summer days.
The refreshing scent of citrus and herbs, and the scent of ripe pineapple give a juicy impression.
Pale lemon yellow color. Stylish label.
It would also make a great gift.
2. So Nut 2019
[Sommelier recommended points]
A white wine with a refreshing aroma of lime and lemongrass, perfect for summer.
The alcohol content is low at 11%, so it's easy to drink!
It has a rich mineral flavor and is very satisfying to drink.
3. Rosé Pet Nat 2020
[Sommelier recommended points]
A slightly sparkling rosé wine with a fresh and sour taste reminiscent of crushed acerola or cherries.
This sparkling wine is completely additive-free, with no preservatives or antioxidants, and is made only from grapes.
Since it is hardly filtered or clarified, a cloudy layer (seed) remains in the bottle.
4. Wanko Syrah 2018
[Sommelier recommended points]
"Cool Climate" is a Syrah made in a cool climate, produced by one of Japan's leading wineries.
It's refreshing and goes down smoothly.
In addition to the characteristic Syrah aromas of blackberry and violet, it also has a refreshing aroma of white pepper.Recommended for when you want to enjoy a strong red wine even in summer.
[Sommelier recommended points]
A smooth red wine made from multiple grapes by a winemaker who is a big fan of punk rock and surfing.
It has a rich red berry flavor and goes perfectly with spare ribs marinated in a sweet and spicy sauce!
This red wine is best served slightly chilled and enjoyed outdoors.
Keep your wine deliciously chilled with a wine cooler
To keep your wine chilled during the hot summer months, try using Lucia's Bottle Cooler.
Simply place the bottle cooler in the freezer and place it over your wine bottle to keep it chilled for approximately 2 hours!
There's no need to prepare ice, and it's compact and easy to carry around.
The stylish design will add style to your dining table.
Summer toast with chilled wine
The wines we have introduced that are perfect for summer are must-try wines you should try this summer, so be sure to give them a try.
Enjoy your summer wine life to the fullest with chilled wine.