A lighter-bodied red wine such as Chianti should be served on the chilled side for optimal taste. This temperature helps keep the acidity down and create a smoother finish to the aftertaste effect. For the best taste, keep your Chianti at 55°F – 60°F.

Do you put Chianti in the fridge?

Chianti wine is best served chilled but not cold. Try to get it down to a temperature of 55 to 60 °F (13 to 16 °C) before you serve it. You shouldn't store Chianti in the fridge, though. If it's too cold, you'll miss out on the more subtle notes in the flavor.

Does Chianti need to be chilled?

Italian wine such as Chianti from Tuscany tends to be tannic and dry. Serve Chianti too cold and the tannin is the only thing you'll remember. ... As the wines age, the tannin starts to fade and becomes less of an issue. So serve your Chianti at 60 degrees and it will reach 65 degrees in the glass as you enjoy it.