I’ll confess – I don’t know a lot about wine. Sure, I’ll go crazy for a crisp glass of Whispering Angel after work, but ask me about the ‘rules’ and I can tell you only one: that red wine should be served at room temperature. Or so I thought.

Because a good bottle of red isn’t just for winter or washing down a hearty Sunday roast. In reality, there are plenty of light and fruity varieties that are better chilled, making them perfect to sip alongside warm-weather whites and rosés if you’re picnicking or in a pub garden.

Not sure where to start? Don’t worry. Here is everything you need to know about the best red wines to serve chilled this summer.

8 light and delicious red wines to serve chilled this summer