Rating of the best wine cabinets in 2020

In the modern world, there is a huge variety of alcoholic beverages. Among which there is one noble - wine. This type of alcohol is whimsical in storage, it needs a certain temperature and twilight. Not every room can create such conditions. Therefore, wine cabinets appeared.

A wine cabinet (also called a wine cellar) is a household appliance that looks like a refrigerator, but is designed to store bottles of wine. It is possible to select the required temperature for storing different types of wine. The cabinet can be a stand-alone device or built-in.

What kind of wine cabinets are there?

They are divided according to the principle of the wines stored in them. After all, some of them need to ripen in the container itself, while others are ready for use immediately after spilling. Therefore, there are climatic and temperature cabinets.

Climatic - most often mono-temperature, designed for long-term storage of alcoholic beverages. They can create a certain microclimate (temperature, humidity, level of ventilation), which allows the wine to mature.

Temperature - in such cabinets you can set different temperatures, designed for short-term storage of alcohol. They are usually used before serving directly.

They are also divided by the number of temperature modes - two-, three- and multi-temperature. Two-temperature ones are capable of maintaining temperatures from 6 to 10 degrees, they can cool the drink before drinking or store it for a short time. Three-temperature ones can cool the drink to room temperature, and have three compartments in their design. Multi-temperature - have about ten temperature zones, can maintain temperatures from 7 to 21 degrees.

The cabinet can be free-standing or built-in.

What is a wine collection for?

Earlier, alcohol was stored in cellars, where there was an optimal temperature for this. With the development of civilization and an increase in the urban population, such storage became difficult and, as an alternative, wine racks arose. They can be installed in an apartment, private house, restaurant or any other establishment. Manufacturers have taken care of a modern and different design, which will allow you to choose a wine collection in any interior.

How to choose the right wine cabinet

When choosing this refrigerator, there are certain parameters that you need to pay attention to.

1. The number of bottles that can be accommodated (volume).
2. Automatic maintenance of humidity. The ideal humidity is 65-80%. With it, corks do not dry out, and mold does not develop.
3. Glass. If the cabinet door is made of this material, then it must be tinted. This will protect the alcohol from the damaging effects of sunlight.
4. Air filters. You need to pay attention to which filter is in the refrigerator, and depending on this, it will become clear how often it needs to be changed.
5. Temperature conditions. Different temperature zones inside the cabinet are convenient for keeping red, white, rosé or sparkling wines separately.
6. Compressor. There are two types of cabinets - with a compressor (compressor) and without it. But both types work well.
7. Shelves in the closet. It is important that they are made of natural material (wood), it partially absorbs vibration from a running compressor. But they can be metal or plastic.
8. Energy class. Can be A, A +, A ++, B, C, D.
9. The presence of a castle. This feature is available on some models. It will protect the created microclimate inside the cabinet from unnecessary unnecessary interventions.
10. Sound signal (alarm). Will notify the owner about violations in the wine collection.
11. Cooling or heating. This function is needed to maintain the set temperature inside the cabinet. For example, if the room temperature drops sharply, the refrigerator will automatically increase the temperature inside itself.
12. Climatic classes of use. This is the factor that will help you choose the right model depending on the climate. The operating temperature range of the wine cabinet depends on the type of climate class.

What are the most common buying mistakes?

Vibration is detrimental to aging or stored alcohol and should be kept to a minimum. This can be done in two ways - a model without a compressor (more expensive) or natural wood shelves (cheaper). If you do not pay attention to this factor, then during storage the wine can change its taste.

Insufficient air currents. This point is very important for the normal storage of bottles and not drying out wine corks.

Few temperature zones. The more, the better. In a cabinet with several zones, you can store various varieties and types of wines (white, red, sparkling).

Light protection. The cabinet door must be well protected from sunlight, which can affect storage or aging.

The inner volume of the wine cabinet. Different manufacturers label the volume differently. Someone indicates it in the number of bottles of 0.75 liters. And someone indicates the volume of the cabinet itself. You need to pay attention to this so that later there will be no storage problems.

Popular manufacturers

VestFrost, Liebherr, Climadiff, VinoSafe, Ellemmy, OAK, EuroCave, Gorenje, Bosch, Electrolux, Braun, Penguin, Smeg, Hotpoint-Ariston, Samsung, Cavanova.

Producing countries - Denmark, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Sweden, Korea, China.

Wine cabinet ranking in 2020.

Liebherr WKb 1812 Vinothek

A reliable wine cabinet is suitable for an apartment, it is able to keep the wine in proper condition. The manufacturer guarantees the absence of vibration, the impossibility of penetration of sunlight, the ability to independently choose the desired temperature.

Inside the cabinet there are two metal shelves, respectively, three levels of placing bottles.

The door is made of frosted glass, which protects the wine from ultraviolet radiation.

The wine collection is produced in only one color - matte black.

This model has a charcoal filter, compressor and fan with low noise level.

For transportation, there are convenient recesses on the back of the cabinet.

Main characteristics:

Volume (total / internal)	151/134 liters
Temperature regime	From +5 to +20 * С
Climatic class	SN-ST
Number of bottles 0.75 liters	66 Count

• Compact but roomy;
• Strict design;
• Carbon filter;
• The ability to adjust the temperature;
• Good ventilation.

• The shelves are made of metal.

Price: about 50 thousand rubles.

Cold Vine C7-KBT1

An excellent wine cabinet with an unusual design. It is suitable for any room (apartment, office, private house).

Made of metal, matt black.

The dimensions are very compact, which allows you to hide it under a table (tabletop) or install it yourself in a room. Dimensions in centimeters 86.5 * 14.5 * 42.5. Weight: about 20 kg.

Electronic control, there is a display that shows the current operating mode.

The advantage of this model is the automatic defrosting.

The shelves are made of metal. There is an internal illumination in a pleasant blue color.

The door is made of UV-resistant glass. It can be moved from one side to the other. That allows you to install the wine collection anywhere.

The type of this wine cabinet is two temperature.

Main characteristics:

Volume	22 liters
Number of bottles 0.75 liters	7 pieces
Climatic class	N
Temperature regime	From 5 to 18 * C

• Compact size;
• Self-defrosted;
• Excellent ventilation
• Electronic control;
• Extraordinary design;
• Lighting inside the cabinet.

• Small number of bottles holds.

Price: 22 thousand rubles.

Liebherr WTes 5972

This model is suitable for home use and for cafes or restaurants.

You can store wines of different brands, because this model has two temperature zones. You can set the required temperature yourself.

Dimensions in centimeters: 192 * 70 * 74.2. It can be installed independently or embedded.

Available in one color - stainless steel. The door is made of double glass with UV protection. The shelves are made of natural material - wood. This will protect the wine from vibration. There are only ten shelves.

Electronic control of the wine collection. The manufacturer has built in a digital thermometer, which allows you to automatically monitor the required temperature.

This model has excellent ventilation (charcoal air filter).

For convenience, there is built-in lighting.

Additional functions - child protection, sound and light indicator notifying about malfunctions, a lock on the door, sound notification of a not closed door.

Main characteristics:

A type	Two-temperature
Temperature regime	From 5 to 20 * C
Number of bottles 0.75 liters	211 pieces
Climatic class	SN-ST

• Reliable;
• Activated carbon filter;
• Protection from children;
• Spacious;
• A lock on the door;
• LCD screen;
• Built-in thermometer;
• Interior lighting;
• Different temperature zones.

• Price.

The cost of this model is about 250 thousand rubles.

Dunavox DAB-48.125B

This model is very stylish and will suit any interior. After all, it can be built into the furniture you need. It is made in black and is suitable for a private house, apartment or small cafe.

The door is made of glass, but it is protected from sunlight. Inside the cabinet there are seven natural wood shelves. This avoids vibration.

There is a built-in digital thermometer and internal light. The built-in fan does its job well. This model will automatically defrost.

The model is compact but roomy. Its dimensions are 88.5 * 59 * 56 in centimeters, and its weight is about 45 kg.

The manufacturer has made one temperature zone.

The front panel has a touchscreen display that shows the process of work.

A significant plus is the dynamic cooling of wine bottles.

There is LED interior lighting.

Main characteristics:

Volume	125 liters
Number of bottles 0.75 l	48 pieces
Temperature regime	From 5 to 18 * C
Climatic class	N
Independent temperature zones	alone

• Wooden shelves;
• Embedded;
• Touch control;
• Sun protection;
• Possibility to hang the door from one side to the other;
• Backlight;
• Built-in thermometer;
• The fan works great.

• Not.

Price: about 135 thousand rubles.

Smeg CVI618RWNX2

An excellent built-in model with a modern design. This wine cabinet will brighten up any interior. Suitable for home use. Dimensions in centimeters 45.6 * 59.6 * 55.4.

The door is made of black glass that does not let in the sun's rays. The door is hung on the right and cannot be outweighed.

On the front panel there is a LED display with touch control.

The manufacturer installed a digital thermometer.

The cabinet itself has internal LED lighting. The shelves are made of wood. There are three of them inside, two of which have telescopic guides. The ventilation is excellent, provided by a charcoal filter.

The manufacturer installed one compressor with reduced vibration.

In case of violation of the temperature regime, a sound notification occurs. You do not need to defrost it yourself, it happens automatically.

Main characteristics:

Volume	46 liters
Number of bottles 0.75 liters	18 pieces
Climatic class	SN-N-ST
Temperature regime	From 5 to 20 * C

• Modern design:
• Wooden shelves;
• Glass does not transmit ultraviolet light;
• Carbon filter;
• Digital thermometer;
• Interior lighting;
• It defrosts itself;
• Beeps when the temperature changes.

• One temperature zone.

The price of this wine collection is about 210 thousand rubles.

Miele KWT6834SGS

This is a multi-temperature wine cooler suitable for use in an apartment, house, cafe or restaurant.

Made in black steel. Its dimensions in centimeters: 192 * 70 * 74.6. Weight approx. 140 kg.

Consists of one large chamber in which three temperature zones (independent of each other). This will allow you to store different types of wines.

The door has tinted glass that does not let ultraviolet rays through. It is attached to the right, but it can be moved to the other side.

The manufacturer has built in a digital thermometer for control. Electronic control is very convenient and easy.

For convenience, there is internal lighting. The ventilation is just great thanks to the charcoal filter.

When the outside temperature drops sharply, the cabinet is automatically heated.

There is an additional function - protection from children.

A sound and light signal will make it clear about the temperature difference inside the cabinet or about an open door.

The shelves are made of wood inside and the height between them can be adjusted independently. There are ten of them.

Main characteristics:

Temperature regime	From 5 to 20 * C
Volume	505 Liters
Number of bottles 0.75 l	178 pieces
Electric cable length	2.8 meters
Climatic class	SN-ST

• Spacious;
• Does not let light through;
• Backlight;
• Carbon filter;
• Beautiful design;
• Digital thermometer;
• Wooden shelves;
• Three temperature zones;
• Protection from children;
• A lock on the door;
• Sound and light alarm.

• Price.

The cost of this model: about 490 thousand rubles.

TESLER WCH-080

The wine cabinet is small in size, which will allow it to be placed in any room (apartment, study, hotel room). Dimensions in centimeters 29.3 * 42 * 49.5. Thanks to its small size, the wine cellar can be installed on a worktop. For this, the manufacturer provided the model with twisting legs.

Available in black only. This model has electronic control. There is one chrome shelf inside. The manufacturer took care of the convenience and installed an internal lighting.

There is only one temperature zone and only one temperature can be selected.

The door is made of glass that reflects the sun's rays.

Main characteristics:

Volume	24 liters
Number of bottles 0.75 l	8 pieces
Temperature range	11 to 18 * C
Manufacturer country	China

• Small size;
• Low price;
• Leg adjustment;
• The door does not let in the sun's rays.

• Chromed shelf;
• One temperature zone.

Price: about 10 thousand rubles.

As you can see from the article, a good wine cabinet will come with a high cost. To comply with all the requirements for storing wine, it is necessary to carefully check all the characteristics of the winery. True lovers of this drink understand how important it is to respect it. Avoid vibrations, sunlight, do not overdry plugs. Several temperature zones will allow you to store white and sparkling wine on adjacent shelves. Before buying, it is important to read all the characteristics and reviews for various models.