. . . in the wine conditioning
zones
Wine keeps on maturing depending on
the surrounding conditions. The length
of time for which wine can be kept in
good condition will therefore depend
not only on the temperature but also on
the air quality.
Wine can be stored at a temperature
between 5°C and 18°C. The optimum
temperature for white wine is between
8 and 12 °C
. It is best to take red wine
out of the wine conditioning zones
about two hours before drinking. Open
the wine to allow it to breathe and to
develop its aroma. After two hours, red
wine will be at the correct temperature
for drinking.
If wine is stored at a temperature above
22°C it will mature too quickly. Wine
should not be stored below 5°C for a
long period of time as it will not mature
fully at this low temperature.
Fluctuations in temperature put wine
under stress and interrupt the maturing
process. It is therefore very important to
maintain a constant temperature.
Isolator plate for thermal separation
The appliance has a fixed isolator plate
which divides the top cabinet into two
different temperature zones. You can
use the upper and lower zones for
storing different types of wine, e.g. red
wine and white wine.
The following temperatures are
recommended for the different types of
wine:
Red wine:
+14 °C to +18 °C
Rosé wine:
+10 °C to +12 °C
White wine:
+8 °C to +12 °C
Sparkling white
wines:
+7 °C to +9 °C
Champagne:
+5 °C to +7 °C
The correct temperature
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