The wine refrigerator: air-conditioned & well stored.
The best place to store wine bottles is and remains the wine refrigerator. We present the cooling device along with the top sellers in Mykitchens magazine.
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Store wine bottles correctly - in the wine refrigerator
This very special kitchen appliance is not just for wine lovers and sommeliers. The wine refrigerator is also suitable for the "normal person" who drinks a glass of wine with dinner every now and then. If you don't want to miss out on good taste, you should store your wine correctly. That means not just in the refrigerator or carelessly in boxes in the cellar. There you run the risk of the wine losing quality. It becomes undrinkable, bland and dry. There is no such risk in the wine refrigerator. That is because the temperatures there are ideal, which are beneficial for cooling wine.
Types of refrigerators for wine
Wine refrigerators are available in different models and types. The difference starts with the terminology alone. They are also called climate cabinets, wine temperature control cabinets or simply wine cabinets. What they all have in common is that they create ideal conditions for the short-term and long-term storage of wine bottles. Wine refrigerator types are then fundamentally differentiated based on how they are installed.
Freestanding wine refrigerator
The freestanding wine cabinet is freestanding and can be placed flexibly in the kitchen or elsewhere. This is a compact device or a large highlight that can be placed in the living area. Either way, a freestanding wine cabinet is a good purchase for displaying wine accordingly.
Built-in wine refrigerator
In contrast to the freestanding wine cabinet, the built-in wine refrigerator is built into the kitchen cabinet. Similar to a classic built-in refrigerator. It is also possible to place the device as a substructure wine cabinet. It is then pushed under the worktop, but retains its own front.
Wine climate cabinet, wine temperature control cabinet or wine refrigerator?
If you are looking for a refrigerator for wine, you will find a variety of terms. For clarity, we have compared the three most important types in terms of form and function.
Purchasing criteria for the wine refrigerator
Regardless of the type, a wine refrigerator has some special features. Here are the most important features, including dimensions & volume and the ideal cooling conditions.
Tips for storing wine in the refrigerator
Here are a few more tips for storing wine bottles.
- It is best to store wine lying down. This way the cork stays moist on the inside and does not become brittle
- UV radiation reduces the quality of the wine. This is why wine refrigerators are equipped with UV protection doors. Storage in other places should be cool and with little light
- Also protect the wine from odors and scents. Wine climate cabinets have special filters that optimize air circulation
- Functions such as PowerCooling (Liebherr) or (Miele) work in a similar way to super cooling in the refrigerator and cool the contents down to the perfect temperature in no time at all
- Open wine bottles last 1-3 days
- Because wine naturally contains preservatives such as alcohol and acid, it has a very long shelf life. How long it lasts depends on how it is stored and what grape variety it is
- Wine with high acidity usually lasts longer
Wine refrigerator accessories
There are also special accessories for wine refrigerators. Here are some examples.
Miele NoteBoard: For labeling in the wine fridge
Miele has the so-called NoteBoard for wine cabinets. These are magnetic strips that can be written on with chalk. This allows you to label each level in the wine fridge. For example, according to the origin or grape variety of the wine bottles. After drinking, the chalk can be easily wiped off and the magnetic strip can also be easily removed or moved.
Miele Selector: Bottle presentation in the wine refrigerator
To put individual wine bottles in the wine refrigerator in the spotlight, there is the Miele bottle presenter called Selector. This is a small wooden presenter with a slanted shape that has been perfectly adapted to the lighting conditions inside.
Miele FlexiFrame: Variable bottle racks in the wine refrigerator
So that every bottle size is held securely in the wine refrigerator, Miele offers the so-called FlexiFrame. Variable bottle racks with individual bars that can be removed. With FlexiFrame Plus, the individual bars can even be moved both lengthways and crossways. This is particularly suitable for large wine bottles.
Refrigerator for wine bestsellers from our shop
Now let's get to our wine refrigerator test and the bestsellers from our shop. Two brands impress us both in terms of appearance and function.
The Miele wine refrigerator
Miele wine refrigerators not only impress with numerous accessories, as you may have already seen above. They also have practical functions and a wide variety of model types (freestanding wine cabinets, built-in wine cabinets and undercounter wine cabinets). Many of the devices have integrated Active AirCelan filters, which consist of activated carbon and natural chitosan and effectively filter odors. In addition, the wine coolers have separate temperature zones that can be individually regulated. The DynaCool fan circulates the air inside to create an excellent climate for storing wine bottles.
The Gaggenau wine refrigerator
The Gaggenau wine refrigerator is a luxury refrigerator with endless space for wine bottles.
