Rating of the best wine cabinets of 2022

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 choose the required temperature for storing different types of wine. The cabinet can be an independent device or built-in.

What are wine cabinets?

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 bottling. Therefore, cabinets are climatic, temperature.

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

Temperature - in such cabinets you can set different temperatures, designed for short-term storage of alcohol. Usually they are used before direct serving.

They are also divided according to the number of temperature regimes - two-, three- and multi-temperature. Two-temperature ones are able to maintain a temperature of 6 to 10 degrees, they can cool the drink before drinking or store it for a short time. Three-temperature 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 freestanding or built-in.

Why do you need a wine cellar?

In earlier times, alcohol was stored in cellars, where there was an optimal temperature for this. With the development of civilization and the increase in the urban population, such storage became difficult, and, as an alternative, wine cabinets arose. They can be installed in an apartment, a private house, a restaurant or in any other institution. Manufacturers have taken care of a modern and different design, which will allow you to choose a wine cellar 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. Number of bottles to hold (volume).
2. Automatic maintenance of humidity. Ideal humidity is considered to be 65-80%. With it, the 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 the sun's rays.
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 regime. The different temperature zones inside the cabinet are convenient for keeping red, white, rosé or sparkling wines separate.
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 lock. This feature is available on some models. It will protect the created microclimate inside the cabinet from unnecessary unnecessary interventions.
10. Sound signal (alarm). Notify the owner of violations in the work of the wine cellar.
11. Cooling or heating. This function is needed to maintain the set temperature inside the cabinet. For example, if the room temperature has dropped 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 cooler 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 item is very important for the normal storage of bottles and not drying out wine corks.

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

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

The internal volume of the wine cabinet. Different manufacturers label 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 are no problems with storage.

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 rankings in 2022.

Liebherr WKb 1812 Vinothek

A reliable wine cabinet is suitable for an apartment, it is able to keep the wine in its proper form. 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 for laying out bottles.

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

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

This model has a carbon filter, compressor and fan has a 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 * C
Climate class	SN-ST
Number of bottles 0.75 liters	66 pieces

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

• The shelves are made of metal.

Price: about 50 thousand rubles.

Cold Vine C7-KBT1

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 the table (tabletop) or install it yourself indoors. Dimensions in centimeters 86.5 * 14.5 * 42.5. Weight: about 20 kg.

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

The advantage of this model is automatic defrosting.

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

The door is made of glass with UV protection. It can be moved from one side to the other. That allows you to install the vinotheque anywhere.

The type of this wine cabinet is two temperature.

Main characteristics:

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

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

• Holds a small number of bottles.

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 desired 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. Shelves are made of natural material - wood. This will protect the wine from vibration. There are only ten shelves.

Electronic management of the wine cellar. 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 of malfunctions, door lock, sound notification of an open door.

Main characteristics:

Type of	Dual temperature
Temperature regime	From 5 to 20 *C
Number of bottles 0.75 liters	211 pieces
Climate class	SN-ST

• Reliable;
• activated carbon filter;
• Child protection;
• Spacious;
• A lock on the door;
• LCD screen;
• Built-in thermometer;
• Interior lighting;
• different temperature zones.

• Price.

The cost of this model: about 250 thousand rubles.

Dunavox DAB-48.125B

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

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

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

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

The manufacturer made one temperature zone.

The front panel has a touch screen that shows the progress of the 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
Climate class	N
Independent temperature zones	one

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

• No.

Price: about 135 thousand rubles.

Smeg CVI618RWNX2

Excellent built-in model with a modern design. Such a wine cabinet will decorate any interior. Suitable for home use. Dimensions in centimeters 45.6 * 59.6 * 55.4.

The door is made of black glass, which does not let the sun's rays through. The door is hung on the right and cannot be moved.

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

The manufacturer installed a digital thermometer.

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

The manufacturer installed one low vibration compressor.

In case of violation of the temperature regime, an audible 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
Climate class	SN-N-ST
Temperature regime	5 to 20 * C

• Modern design:
• Wooden shelves;
• Glass does not transmit ultraviolet light;
• Carbon filter;
• Digital thermometer;
• Interior lighting;
• It defrosts itself;
• When the temperature changes, it emits an audible signal.

• One temperature zone.

The price of this winery: about 210 thousand rubles.

Miele KWT6834SGS

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

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

It consists of one large chamber in which there are three temperature zones (independent of each other). This will allow you to store wines of different varieties.

The door has tinted glass, which does not transmit ultraviolet rays. 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 an internal lighting. The ventilation is just great, thanks to the charcoal filter.

In case of a sharp decrease in the external temperature, the cabinet is automatically heated.

There is an additional function - protection against children.

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

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

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
Climate class	SN-ST

• Spacious;
• Does not let light through;
• backlight;
• Carbon filter;
• Beautiful design;
• Digital thermometer;
• Wooden shelves;
• Three temperature zones;
• Child protection;
• 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 has a small size, which will allow it to be placed in any room (apartment, office, hotel room). Dimensions in centimeters 29.3 * 42 * 49.5. Thanks to its small size, the wine cellar can be placed on a countertop. To do this, the manufacturer provided the model with retractable legs.

Available in black only. This model has electronic control. There is one chrome shelf inside. The manufacturer took care of convenience and installed 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	From 11 to 18 *C
Producing country	China

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

• Chrome shelf;
• One temperature zone.

Price: about 10 thousand rubles.

As you can see from the article, a good wine cabinet will have a high cost. In order to comply with all requirements for the storage of wine, it is necessary to carefully check all the characteristics of the wine cellar. True lovers of this drink understand how important it is to treat it with care. Do not allow vibrations, exposure to sunlight, do not overdry the plugs. Several temperature zones will allow you to store white and sparkling wine on adjacent shelves. Before buying, it is important to familiarize yourself with all the characteristics and reviews of various models.