Wine Cellar Conditioning

Maintaining the correct temperature for your wine is key for all wine connoisseurs, and is one of the main elements to ageing your wine to perfection.

Here at Elite Wine Refrigeration, we are passionate about bringing our customers the best storage solutions for their wine – and what is a storage solution without the perfect temperature and conditions?

That is why we offer excellent cellar conditioning solutions – to help you take that extra step further towards the perfectly aged bottle of wine.

What Is Cellar Conditioning?

Cellar conditioning and cooling is a process that regulates the temperature and humidity of your wine cellar, to ensure that your bottles are ageing at the correct temperature.

Most cellar conditioning systems are a combination of indoor and outdoor units, which pull air from the outside, cool it, and then once cooled, circulate the air around the cellar.

To ensure the temperature and humidity levels are at the correct range, most cellar conditioners are fitted with sensors that can monitor the range and alter it if need be.

Wine Conditioning units generally fall in 5 main categories:

• Through The Wall
• Ducted
• Split
• Ducted Split
• Self-Contained Unit

Each type of unit requires different installation requirements, whether that be through the wall or freestanding, so it is important to consult any installation diagrams before installation.

Why Do You Need Cellar Conditioning?

For appropriate ageing, the temperature of your wine should not exceed 24˚C. This is the temperature at which your wine will begin to oxidise, negatively impacting the taste of the wine.

Without a cellar conditioner, it is likely that the cellar could reach unhealthy temperatures without you noticing, jeopardising the taste of the wine when it comes to serving.

Without the right amount of humidity, your wine corks are at risk of drying out. When the cork dries out, oxygen enters the wine, affecting the taste and ruining the wine. To avoid this, ensure that you are keeping humidity levels high.

It is best to keep humidity levels at around 65-75% and 12–13°C as the temperature. Spending some extra time taking care of the environment in which your wine ages is essential for a great-tasting wine.

Cellar Conditioning With Elite Wine Refrigeration

Here at Elite Wine Refrigeration, we offer an excellent cellar conditioning system. Now you can have the peace of mind that your wine is being stored to perfection without you regularly having to check the temperature of your cellar.

We supply conditioning units from Eurocave, Cella and Fondis. We take pride in representing reputable brands to ensure you select the correct appliance for your project.

If you have any further questions or require some more information on our cellar conditioners, then please feel free to reach out, and one of our wine storage experts will be on hand to help.