When the guests arrive and the white wine bottle is still at room temperature, the scenario seems lost. However, there are quick ways to ensure that the drink is fresh and ready to serve, even if you have forgotten to put it in the fridge. Some of these techniques also work for rosé and even beer wine, ideal for a makeshift toast on hot days.
According to the New Tour Tour and Travel Tour Travel News website, there are practical and affordable methods to reduce the temperature of a bottle of white wine within minutes, approaching the recommended 7 ° C for consumption. Most can be done with utensils and ingredients that already have at home, without resort to special equipment.
Cold bath with salt
This is perhaps the best known and effective technique. Just fill a bucket with ice, add water and a generous amount of kitchen salt. The salt lowers the freezing point of the water, allowing the cold to transfer faster to the bottle. For better results, it is important that the bottleneck is also submerged.
Frozen grapes
Although not all lovers approve, this method is simple and visually appealing. Some frozen grapes are placed in the glass of wine, functioning as natural ice cubes that do not dilute the drink. In the end, they can even be consumed.
Ice cubes (carefully)
A quick solution, but can slightly change the taste. According to Travel Tomorrow, the trick is to put the ice only for a few seconds or resort to reusable cubes of plastic or metal, which cool without releasing water.
‘Stick’ soda
Available in specialty stores, it is a soda tube that operates directly into the bottle. Some models also include a dose system, allowing you to serve the already fresh wine.
Previously cold glasses
When there is no time to cool the bottle, an alternative is to put the glasses in the freezer before serving. Explains the Travel Tomorrow that if they are covered with aluminum paper, the refreshing effect is enhanced.
White Wine and Health: What the experts say
In addition to temperature, there are those who question whether white wine is healthier than the red. According to Barbara Sparacino, a psychiatrist cited by the news and lifestyle site focused on health and American well-being Well+Good, “white wine consumption is more associated with a higher risk of cancer in women,” based on a study published in the journal Nature.
According to the expert, the polyphenols present in red wine may offer some protective effect. Still, the relationship between alcohol and health, especially with regard to the risk of cancer, “is complex” and any consumption implies risks. Sparacino recalls that moderation is fundamental and that scientific evidence is still far from allowing definitive conclusions.
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