A love of good food often goes hand in hand with a passion for good wine. Red, white or rosé; young or aged; opened for a quick glass or for a special occasion: every bottle tells a story, accompanying light lunches, dinners with friends, and family celebrations.
If you don't have a wine cellar, storing your bottles properly can be a challenge: where can you keep them, especially if you live in a flat or a home with limited space? A wine cooler is your solution. There is a wide range of models to choose from on the market today. Before diving into its features and functions, let’s take a look at how to store wine properly.
How to store wine?
Wine is a living thing. It’s constantly evolving, and needs to be handled carefully to avoid spoiling its quality, flavour and aroma. Despite the differences between white and red, or young and aged wines, when it comes to proper storage, there are some universal storage guidelines that apply to every bottle:
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keep the temperature constant, avoiding frequent fluctuations
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humidity is essential – but too much of it can cause problems
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protect wine from light, both natural and artificial
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store bottles horizontally or at an angle
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ensure good air circulation
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avoid vibrations or frequent movements
Wine cooler: a design element
A wine cooler is designed to meet all of these needs. However, it’s more than just a practical household appliance for storing wine. Today, it is also a genuine design element: one that enhances any interior style while integrating seamlessly into the available space.
There are plenty of models to choose from:
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under-counter, built-in, or freestanding
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sizes, ranging from compact to extra-large with greater capacity
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sleek, linear designs or more traditional styles
How to choose a wine cooler
Once you’ve decided on the right style and size for your space, it’s time to consider the functions and features. Whether basic or advanced, these must ensure the best possible storage conditions for your wine collection for years to come.
Latest-generation wine coolers, like those made by Elica, offer:
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humidity control
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stable temperature control
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separate zones for red and white wines, each with dedicated temperature settings
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no vibrations or movements
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soft lighting and protection from UV rays
Wine cooler: small or large?
It may seem like a simple question, based purely on how much space you have and how many bottles you want to store. But it’s not quite that straightforward. Many people assume that a smaller wine cooler means not only less storage capacity, but also lower performance and fewer features.
So, what should you do? We recommend that you take the time to research and compare the specifications of different models, and choose one that offers the highest level of performance. Like an Elica wine cooler: a genuine caveau with an eye-catching design, conceived to provide ideal storage conditions for all your bottles.
