Wine Review: Chilled reds - Telegraph The urge to chill red wine is seasonal - well, I certainly don't want a frosted glass of cold red on a dank winter's night. Chilling emphasises the fresh snap of acidity in a wine, its refreshing, mouth-watering qualities, and that's something to draw out of a red only in warm weather. So, now, as we start to make room in the fridge for bottles of red alongside the white, which styles are best for a light chill? Certainly not the heavy, tannic ones. Those with a full-bodied structure taste most peculiar when cold - almost woody, towards chewy. And very savoury reds - those that taste spicy, earthy or soy-like - aren't enhanced by a spell in the cooler, either. So keep serving cabernet sauvignon, syrah/shiraz, carmenère and other robust grapes at room temperature. But light, soft, juicy reds, those with very low tannins and tangy, red-berry fruit flavours - these can certainly benefit from a little cold. Pinot noir is the obvious candidate here. The simpler, youngest red burgundies, Alsace pinots and New World versions all taste great lightly chilled on a hot day. Beaujolais is another fresh, succulent red that can take a chill, and so can inexpensive, easy-going Italians, such as simple chiantis, bardolino and teroldego. Don't let any red get too iced up, though. Half an hour in the fridge is enough to instil the right chill; much more and the aromas and flavours can seem muted. Then serve with cold food: chilled salmon, cold roast pork, ham and chicken, pâtés and rillettes, or mild cheeses all make a lovely summery match. Marks & Spencer Beaujolais Lantignié 2010, France (£7.99) A scented, refreshing red, truly made for summer, with its lush, juicy raspberry and strawberry notes and light, lifted finish. Serve cool with fresh salmon. Tesco Finest Teroldego 2009, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, Italy (£7.99) A good fruity Italian red with fresh flavours of cherries and redcurrants. Chill lightly for charcuterie or cold pork. Tierra y Hombre Pinot Noir 2011, Casablanca Valley, Chile (Marks & Spencer, £7.99) A particularly light, fragrant pinot with a delicate summer-pudding fruity appeal, and a violet hint. Mouthwatering, especially when cool. TIPPLE TIP sip the elder... Get ready for elderflower cordial-making season - soon upon us. Save small plastic drinks bottles if you plan to freeze batches. Stock up on citric acid (from home-brew shops or chemists). And keep an eye out for potential crops, picking only when blooms are fully out and creamy-white