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Perfectly storing wine
Wine keeps on maturing depending on
the surrounding conditions. The length
of time for which wine can be kept in
good condition will therefore depend
not only on the temperature but also on
the air quality.
The wine unit with its constant and
wine-specific temperature, optimum
humidity level and odour-free atmo-
sphere offers the perfect conditions for
storing your wine.
The wine unit also guarantees (as op-
posed to a refrigerator) an environment
without vibrations so that the maturing
process of the wine is not disturbed.
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The correct temperature
Wine can ideally be stored at a temper-
ature between 6 and 18 °C. If red and
white wines are being stored together,
select a temperature between 12 and
14 °C. This temperature is suitable for
both white and red wines. Red wine
should be taken out and opened at least
2 hours before drinking so that the wine
is exposed to oxygen and can develop
its aroma.
If the storage temperature is too high
(above 22 °C), wine matures too quickly,
which means aromas are not able to
continue to develop. On the other hand,
if the storage temperature is too low
(below 5 °C), the wine is unable to ma-
ture properly.
Heat causes wine to expand and cold
causes it to contract. Temperature fluc-
tuations mean stress for wine and inter-
rupt the maturity process. It is therefore
very important to ensure minimal fluctu-
ation of temperature.
The temperature depends on the follow-
ing factors:
- How often and for how long the appli-
ance door is opened
- How many wine bottles are being
stored
- How warm the stored wine bottles are
- How high or low the ambient temper-
ature of the wine unit is
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