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The optimal temperature for storing wine is between 52 degrees and 58 degrees F. Wines kept at higher temperatures will age prematurely, robbing them of freshness and subtlety, while lower temperatures paralyze wine, inhibiting its natural development.
EuroCave's heating/cooling circuit (temperature control system) makes temperature corrections to ensure your wines improve with time. EuroCave's temperature control system is fitted with high precision sensors so these conditions can be achieved whatever the outside temperature. The SRA walls of the wine cabinet allow an even distribution of temperature throughout the cabinet, unlike commercial refrigerators equipped with plastic isolating walls.
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Long-term exposure to light prematurely ages and damages wine. EuroCave cellars have opaque doors and glass doors specially treated to filter out UV light.
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EuroCave cellars have natural self-regulating ventilation circuits to prevent mold formation and off odors from entering and accumulating in the wine cellar.
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Maintaining the proper level of humidity (above 50%) is essential if corks are to retain their sealing capability and prevent oxidation.
Natural ventilation of EuroCave wine cellars allow condensation to form on the aluminum inside walls of the cabinet, producing the correct humidity for the preservation of your wines. Air circulation is ensured by 2 openings located at the top and bottom of the cabinet, creating an air flow through the effect of pressure. The opening that lets air into the cabinet is protected by a charcoal filter to purify the air and avoid the intrusion of unpleasant smells. The renewal of air within the cabinet is also essential to prevent mold formation, which develops rapidly in a humid environment. To ensure optimal hygrometry, the natural humidity in the air must be captured and redistributed equally throughout the cabinet: that is the role of the SRA aluminum walls, which are highly conductive. The double glazing on the EuroCave doors also enables misting and excessive condensation on the glass to be avoided.
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Moving wine bottles too often is harmful to good wine preservation. Vibration interferes with the biochemical process of wine maturation and are often fatal to the best wines. Therefore, the best wine cabinets are designed to house the greatest possible number of bottles of all sizes and built to keep harmful vibrations to a minimum.
Unlike standard wine cabinets designed by household appliance manufacturers, the specific dimensions of the EuroCave wine cabinet have been especially designed to house bottles. The EuroCave shelves (sliding, adjustable and presentation) are tailor-made solutions to the problem of varying bottle sizes and shapes and offer optimum storage capacity. Designed to carry a considerable weight in bottles, the framework of EuroCave wine cabinets is reinforced with a steel framework and a stiffener (for higher capacity models). This avoids any risk of cabinet deformation. The considerable inertia of the cabinet also limits impact from outside vibration.
EuroCave compressors are carefully selected for their perfect balance, and are separated from the cabinet casing by being mounted on an independent support fitted with “silent blocks.” In addition, all EuroCave shelves are mounted on rubber blocks and slide on rollers to prevent vibration as they are moved.
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Creating a wine cellar that fits your space and the demands of your growing wine collection require careful consideration. EuroCave has worked with professional sommeliers to determine the best use of space that’s able to store all types of bottles, in a variety of sizes.
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