Temperature
For a fresh style such as A Terra, 15–17°C is a good starting point. In summer, 20–30 minutes in the fridge before serving is enough.
Glass and air
Choose a red-wine glass that is not too narrow. A young bottle can be opened 20–30 minutes ahead; long decanting is not automatically better.
After opening
Reseal and refrigerate the bottle. Let the wine return to serving temperature in the glass; cool storage slows oxidation.
At the table
Tomato, aubergine, ragù, roast meat, pulses and mature cheese work because acidity and tannin meet fat, savour and umami.