Wine Cooler FAQs – Answers to your frequently asked questions
Why is a wine refrigerator the perfect place to store wine?
Unlike a normal refrigerator, a wine refrigerator offers the best conditions for optimum aging of wine, allowing it to develop its individual character. If you are a wine lover, then a wine refrigerator is the best investment you can make for a perfect wine experience.
- Stable temperature. The secret to good wine storage is a stable temperature. Depending on the model/ volume, our wine cabinets have one or two separate cooling zones, whose temperature can be individually controlled – from 5 to 20°C – for red or white wine. Active ventilation ensures optimum air circulation and a stable, even temperature.
- No vibrations. Vibrations can damage wine, so they should be avoided. Wine refrigerators have smooth-running compressors which guarantee gentle, vibration-free storage. Their high-quality wooden shelves also absorb any vibrations, ensuring that wine has the peace it needs to age.
- No UV light. If wine is exposed to UV light over a long period of time, then this can affect its quality and aroma. Our wine cabinets have well-insulated glass doors with three-layer insulated safety glass for UV protection. So your wine’s valuable aromas are perfectly protected. Interior LED lighting can be switched on as required. It does not impact wine quality but does create a pleasant atmosphere.
A wine refrigerator with one or more temperature zones - which model is best?
This depends on your specific requirements. For example, if you want to store a variety of wines (red wine/ white wine), then a wine refrigerator with two cooling zones will probably be your best choice. It will enable you to regulate the temperature in each cooling zone according to your needs. On the other hand, if you only want to store one kind of wine in your wine refrigerator, then a model with a single temperature zone will be sufficient
Are all the storage shelves in the wine refrigerator removable?
Our CASO Design wine refrigerators are fitted with pull-out wooden storage shelves which are removable. This enables you to organise the inside of your wine cabinet however you want, ensuring that there is also space for larger bottles, such as champagne or magnum wine bottles.
Can other drinks be stored and chilled in a wine cooler?
It goes without saying that other drinks such as prosecco, beer, mineral water or lemonade can also be stored and chilled in a wine refrigerator. So you don’t need an extra drinks fridge every time you have a party. Wine refrigerators can also be used to chill champagne or white wine.
What do I need to take into account when installing a wine cooler?
After your wine cooler has been installed in its intended location you should wait at least 24 hours before you connect it to mains power. After delivery the wine refrigerator must be kept stationary and horizontally aligned. When putting bottles into the wine cabinet you should check that the air inside can circulate freely. This will ensure a stable temperature in each cooling zone.
What temperature should wine have?
To ensure an optimum wine experience it should be served at the perfect temperature. The following is an overview of the correct drinking temperatures for a variety of wines:
White wine: Semi-sweet& sweet(6-10°C), dry(9-11°C), aromatic& full-bodied(11-13°C), dessert (12-14°C)
Rosé wine: (12-14°C)
Red wine: Young& fruity(12-14°C), light-bodied (14-16°C), medium-bodied(16-18°C), full-bodied(18°C)
Are all wine coolers built-in models?
Whether a wine cabinet can be built in depends, among other things, on how the heat is discharged. Our wine refrigerators are available as under-counter, built-in or freestanding models and correspondingly identified.
Freestanding or built-in wine cooler?
CASO Design offers both built-in and also freestanding or under-counter wine refrigerators. Wine lovers who want a special, eye-catching style element in their space can choose a freestanding model or, alternatively, select an under-counter option. Under-counter refrigerators have the advantage of blending seamlessly into a run of kitchen cabinets and will fit under any work surface. We also have a wide range of built-in wine refrigerators which are stylish, minimalist additions to any kitchen, providing an extra pop of design. Depending on the size and layout of your space, you may choose a built-in model for your kitchen; a cooler which can be installed in a custom-made unit in your living room or a freestanding refrigerator for your wine cellar.
