Definition of scallop. 1  1a : any of numerous marine bivalve lamellibranch mollusks (family Pectinidae) that have a radially ribbed shell with the edge undulated and that swim by opening and closing the valvesb : the adductor muscle of a scallop as an article of food.
by coolerman on. The best temperature for storing all wines â reds, whites, champagnes, and ports â is around 55 degrees (F). For long-term storage â 6 months or more-you really want to stay around this temperature.For short-term storage, the temperature doesnât matter as much.any casual wine drinkers are aware of the problems with heat in wine storage, and some may opt to store their wine in the kitchen fridge. However, this is not a good practice, for a number of reasons. First, the temperature is actually too cold, and if left there long-term, can actually âflattenâ the taste of the wine.
Keep the temperature constant. For extended aging of wine (over 1 year), refrigeration is a must in most parts of the world; even a below-ground cellar is not cool enough. Wine storage temperature should not go over 75ËF (24Â°C), for longer than brief spans of time. At 75Â°F, wine begins to oxidize. An ideal temperature for storing a varied wine collection is 54Â°F (12.2Â°C). Letting the temperature drop below 54Â°F won't hurt the wine; it'll only slow down the aging process. However, A 68 to 73 degree storage area is far preferable to one that is 45 to 65 degrees F, though the first approaches the dangerous 75 figure.