Specify your needs
1. How many bottles of wine do you want to store?
Knowing the capacity ensures you choose a fridge that fits your current and future collection. And for optimal performance, fill it to at least 75%.
2. What type of wine are you a fan of?
Wines requires the same aging temperature but different tasting temperatures. This information helps in selecting a fridge with the right temperature settings.
3. Do you want a wine cabinet for serving, aging or both?
This information helps in selecting a fridge with the right temperature settings. Some wines require different serving temperatures, so knowing this will help you decide if you need a fridge with one or multiple temperature zones for varied storage needs.
4. Do you prefer a freestanding or built-in wine fridge?
This determines the installation type and space requirements for the wine fridge, ensuring it fits seamlessly into your home.
The different types of wine cellars
Aging wine cabinet
It allows you to store your wines for a long period of time so that they can improve over years, by maintaining a constant temperature and humidity. The ideal aging temperature is generally between 50 and 57°F (10 to 14°C). This type of fridge is perfect for wine connoisseurs who want to taste their bottles after several years of aging.
Serving wine fridge
It allows you to keep your wines ready to drink at an optimal temperature, generally between 50 and 64.4°F (10 to 18°C). This type of cellar is perfect for wine lovers who want to taste their bottles in the days or weeks following their purchase.
Triple-zone wine fridge
It offers several temperature zones, which allows you to store different types of wines at their ideal temperature. This type of wine fridge is more versatile than the single-zone wine cabinet.
Freestanding wine fridge
It is designed to be installed anywhere in your home. This type of wine fridge is generally larger than a built-in wine fridge. You can easily install them side by side to double your storage capacity.
Built-in wine fridge
Designed to be integrated into a furniture, this type of wine fridge is more discreet. Our Transtherm free-standing wine cabinets can be flush fitted but there are certain rules that need to be followed, in terms of air circulation and electrical installation.
7 game-changing features for your wine collection
Adjustable temperature
Even though all wines are stored at a temperature between 50°F and 57°F (10°C and 14°C), they aren’t all enjoyed at the same temperature. Having adjustable temperature control gives you more flexibility.
Humidity
Your labels and corks don’t like humidity, which can lead to mold growth.The ideal humidity level for wine storage is between 60% and 70%.
Lighting
It is important to choose lighting that is both functional and aesthetic for your wine fridge. And of course, lighting that doesn’t spoil your wine.
Anti-vibration system
Vibrations can alter the quality of the wine. It is therefore important to choose a wine fridge with an efficient anti-vibration system.
Silence
Wine fridges can be noisy. It is therefore important to choose a wine cellar with a noise level that is acceptable to you.
Interior layout
Wine should always be a pleasure, so its storage should be too. The wine cabinet should allow you to easily store all your bottles, whatever their shapes and sizes.
Design
We love showing off our bottles of wine. It's something we're proud of... Your wine fridge must blend harmoniously with your interior decoration.
