Wine cabinet for home: what is it and how to choose so as not to have a headache

As they say, the truth is in the wine, but not everyone knows that the noble truth should be properly preserved.
Otherwise, the wine will oxidize and lose all its flavor characteristics.

It is to ensure proper storage conditions that wine cabinets were invented. Below we will talk about how to choose such a device, which brands you can trust and which models in terms of price/quality ratio are worthy of attention in 2021 first of all.

Rating of the TOP 15 best wine cabinets of 2021

How to choose a wine cabinet?

Experts advise paying attention to the following parameters:

1. Type of wine cabinet . If the samples from your home collection do not require different storage conditions, then you can safely take a single-temperature cabinet. Otherwise, it is better to opt for models with two temperature zones or even two-chamber options.
2. Capacity . It can be different and the choice here depends on your preferences. For the home, cabinets for 6-12 bottles are most often purchased; other models require more space and consume more electricity.
3. Free-standing or built-in . In the second case, you need to select sizes that fit your kitchen set.
4. Compressor or thermoelectric option . The first one is noisier and larger, but has a much wider temperature range, plus it always accurately maintains the set temperature. Thermoelectric models are an ideal option for the home; they are compact, operate quietly, but are more demanding on the external temperature.

What types 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 consumption immediately after bottling. Therefore, cabinets are climatic and temperature-controlled.

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 and are designed for short-term storage of alcohol. They are usually used just before serving.

They are also divided by the number of temperature modes - two-, three- and multi-temperature. Two-temperature ones are able to maintain a temperature 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 in their design they have three compartments. Multi-temperature - have about ten temperature zones, can maintain temperatures from 7 to 21 degrees.

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

Why do you need a wine library?

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

Which company should you choose?

To be completely confident in your choice, it is better to buy a wine cabinet from a well-known and trusted manufacturer.

These companies include the following brands:

• Vestfrost is a manufacturer from Denmark, with a wide range and all the necessary functions;
• Caso is a German brand that has repeatedly received prestigious prizes and awards;
• Kitfort is a young domestic brand with a wide selection of models and a recognizable, signature design;
• Dunavox is a Hungarian brand specializing in the production of wine cabinets of various capacities.

Wine cabinet manufacturers

IP SpA was created as a specialist in the production of refrigerated cabinets for storing and serving wine . Throughout its history, the company's mission has been to develop and produce the most suitable and stylish solutions to meet the needs of the food service industry and private customers. Drawing on extensive experience and highly qualified personnel, IP SpA sells on world markets a very wide range of products not only for storing and serving wines, but also for aging and storing ham and cheese (Salumeria series). High technology, sleek lines and high quality products make Italian IP collections one of the best in the world.

Liebherr was founded by engineer Hans Liebherr in 1949. Today, Liebherr is one of the world's largest manufacturers of refrigeration equipment and construction machinery and is a recognized supplier of technically innovative, customer-oriented products and services.

Over the years, the company has expanded to a group of 130 companies with more than 35,000 employees on all continents. The central office of the Liebherr company - Liebherr-International AG - is located in the city of Bulle (Switzerland)

Dometic was founded in 1922 by Swedish students Karl Munters and Balthasar von Platen. Today, Dometic is a rare example of a wide-profile enterprise that produces all types of refrigeration equipment - household refrigerators, medical equipment, commercial units, portable devices for tourism, cosmetic refrigerators and much more.

The company has long been part of the world-famous Electrolux corporation. Dometic today is a full-fledged autonomous enterprise that widely uses innovative technologies in production.

The Dometic GROUP company is a market leader in the production of mini bars for hotels, offices and refrigeration equipment for medical institutions, as well as wine cabinets. Dometic WAECO products are a guarantee of the quality of their products. VINKASE LLC is the official representative of Dometic RUS LLC for the sale, installation and maintenance of Dometic and WAECO Dometic Group products in the North-Western Federal District of the Russian Federation.

]Indel B[/anchor] was founded in 1967, the company's activities began with the production of small refrigerators operating on 12/24V DC, used on ships, in vehicles and in the outdoors. Due to the flexibility of its refrigerators, the company was selected by NASA to produce the refrigeration unit for the Columbia space shuttle in 1982. Today, Indel B's production can be divided into two large product families:

1. Horeca Indel B supplies its products (minibars as well as room accessories such as electronic safes and locks, LED TVs, hair dryers, LED lighting, wine cellars, etc.) to the most famous international hotel chains (e.g. , Hilton and NH) and the largest European shipyards.
2. Another area of ​​activity of the company is mobile refrigeration units Indel B, in particular the company is a leader in the production of refrigerators and roof-mounted air conditioners for trucks.

In 1976, a small group of enthusiasts built the first ever climate-controlled wine cooler . Together with the EuroCave brand, a previously unknown, original and innovative product was born. Since then, the EuroCave team has continued to innovate to meet the most demanding demands of wine lovers and professionals. New shapes, high-quality materials, cutting-edge functions, in the spirit of its founders, EuroCave has been the source of major technological advances over the years. Today, the brand has become the world's leading manufacturer of wine cabinets.

The Italian ]Enofrigo[/anchor] was founded in 1978 in the city of Borgoricco by a team of specialists who themselves designed and created refrigeration equipment. Today Enofrigo is one of the leaders among Italian manufacturers.

The company produces refrigerated display cases, cabinets, buffets, and has a wide range of salad bars. In addition, Enofrigo follows fashion and strives to implement all modern design and technological solutions, even the most daring ones. The company's wine equipment also deserves special attention: Enofrigo wine cabinets, Enofrigo buffets and Enofrigo bars. Enofrigo wine display cabinets from the California series have a rich wood finish. You can choose different colors, such as walnut, oak, white or unpainted wood. The cabinets are manufactured with either static or dynamic ventilation and have one or several temperature zones for storing various wines.

Enofrigo products are trusted by many cafes and restaurants, wine bars and supermarkets throughout Europe. The Enofrigo company has taken part in many international exhibitions, for example, in the hotel exhibition SIA 2006. Since 2005, the Enofrigo company has been offering its customers a new service: the creation of luxury buffet lines according to their sketches. There is no doubt that it will be in demand - just like other company products.

Danish ]Vestfrost[/anchor] is a brand for the production of household refrigerators, refrigeration equipment, washing machines, as well as kitchen stoves and hobs. It was founded in 1963. Currently, Vestfrost is divided into Vestfrost Solutions and Vestfrost Household. The first division is engaged in the production of refrigeration equipment for HORECA and Merchandisers. Vestfrost Household manufactures household refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers and washer dryers. Since 2008, it has been owned by the Turkish company Vestel. Almost all products are manufactured in Turkey at the Vestel plant in Manisa.

Gaggenau Hausgeräte GmbH is a formerly independent company, and now a structural division for the production of premium household appliances of the BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH concern. Under the Gaggenau brand, BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgeräte GmbH produces the following products:

• Ovens
• Cooking surfaces
• Kitchen hoods
• Refrigerators
• Built-in coffee equipment

Over the past years, the Russian ]Cold Vine[/anchor] has been producing wine cabinets of compact sizes that fit perfectly into any interior, be it a kitchen, living room, or office.

A distinctive characteristic of wine cabinets of this brand is their impeccable style, the unique design of each model and a variety of design solutions, ranging from ascetic style to a high-temperature cabinet in an original form, for example, a beer or wine barrel. wine cabinets and bars attract the attention of consumers .

With the help of Cold Vine wine cabinets, the most daring design solutions can be brought to life.

The German company Kuppersbusch was founded back in the 19th century by engineer and inventor Friedrich Kupersbusch in 1875. Already at the beginning of the 20th century, the company's household appliances were known not only in Germany, but also abroad. The famous quality of German equipment owes its fame largely to the Kuppersbusch brand, as a pioneer and creator of the main tenets of quality in its field. Currently, the company is known throughout the world as a leading manufacturer of luxury household appliances . Products manufactured under this brand boast a unique set of characteristics. Excellent quality of each component, thoughtful design, long service life, ease of use, modern design - all this distinguishes Kuppersbusch household appliances.

Moreover, the company’s competent pricing policy sets the offered range apart from many similar competitors’ models. The manufactured equipment, although it belongs to the premium segment of the market, still remains accessible to most consumers.

Indesit Company (pronounced Indesit Company) (ISE:IND) is an Italian engineering company, one of the largest manufacturers of household appliances in Europe (brands Indesit, Hotpoint-Ariston, Scholtès). The headquarters is in the city of Fabriano (Italy). In 2007, the Ariston and Hotpoint brands were merged into a single brand, Hotpoint-Ariston .

Under the Hotpoint-Ariston brand, the company produces washing machines, washer-dryers, drying machines, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, wine refrigerators, stoves, hobs, ovens, hoods; built-in and free-standing large household appliances. In Russia, products under the Hotpoint-Ariston brand are sold by Russian trading companies.