Temperature-Controlled Wine Coolers You'll Love Immediately

For wine lovers, one of the most common questions is whether an open wine beverage gradually loses its taste and aroma.

Usually, we blame the bottle, claiming it was a poor wine. However, few people consider how to properly store good wine. To solve these issues, integrating a wine cellar into the space where wine bottles are usually kept (such as at home or in a restaurant) is the best way to preserve beverage quality.

HOW DOES A WINE CELLAR WORK?

In simple terms, a two-temperature wine cellar is a refrigerator designed for storing wine and providing necessary conditions to maintain its quality, isolating the beverage from certain atmospheric factors such as temperature and humidity that can reduce it. Additionally, it has two independent temperatures. To properly store wine, exposure to light, moisture, and heat must be avoided. While storage temperature may vary depending on the type of beverage, the average is between 12 and 16 degrees Celsius and can be adjusted according to different wine types. There are even wine cellars with more than one temperature zone, allowing storage of a wide variety of bottles. In this case, we refer to a two-temperature wine cooler. On the other hand, vibration can also damage beverage quality. For this reason, a wine cellar provides stability for bottles.

HOW DO WINE CELLARS INTEGRATE INTO SPACE?

When purchasing a wine cellar, it's important to note that not all models are suitable for integration into space and several factors need consideration.

Cooling Type

The cooling type is important because thermoelectric technology isn't suitable for installation in small spaces. In such cases, a compressor with fan is the most appropriate model. Most two-temperature wine cellars are equipped with compressors ensuring more stable and consistent temperatures.

Door Hinge Position

Although this seems obvious, the door hinge position is also a key element, especially for dual-temperature models with separate compartments.

Size

The size of an integrated wine cooler is also a significant aspect. The model's capacity determines its storage volume, but dimensions must be proportionate to the installation space. For home use, smaller wine coolers are usually sufficient. However, in places such as hotels, offices or restaurants, considerable space should be reserved for wine cellars with larger storage capacity.