True admirers of wine care much of its storage: as long as this noble drink demands special conditions to be shopd and reserved. At the same time, wooden wine racks containing collections of vintage wines and with colourful labels are able to decorate the interior. Nowadays the racks to shop wine in bottles are considered an element of the culture of alcohol consumption and a full-bodied interior feature. In our shop you can buy a rack for wine storage to match the size of the collection and tune the harmony of the interior.
Wine shelf: why the method of storage is so important?
Wine is a drink received as a result of complex technology, it does not contain any artificial conservatives and stabilisers of taste. To get a real pleasure from wine, remember the rules of storage. They are not worth being ignored – this can make the wine lose its sophistication or even get spoilt.
The light level
The sun's rays adversely affect the condition of wine. So, if you decided to put shelves for wine in the kitchen or in the living room, it is better to choose the most darkened corner. If this condition is hard to comply with a wine cabinet (wooden is better) is required: it will cover the bottles against the sun on three sides. On the other side, it is possible to provide even more effective protection from the damaging rays: wine cabinet made from wood with tracery doors that will pass through air but limit the access to light.
Temperature
Holders of a wine rack with a collection of vintage drinks should take into account the temperature, suitable for long-term storage of wine. To slow down the process of aging of the beverage, the temperature in a place with wine shelves, must be below the one indoor – ideally about 12°C. Therefore, the wine shelves are advised to be set in a cool pantry or in the basement. Compact wine cabinets made of wood and minimalist wine racks for the cellar are apt to accommodate efficiently a large collection in condition of limited space.
The position of the bottle
When the technological process for the wine production is finished and the drink is bottled in glass it's highly advisable to ensure the integrity of the bottles.
Traditionally, wine bottles are sealed with natural cork. Its eco-friendliness has a downside: Getting dry the cork can leak air inside the bottle. To avoid this, the bottles are kept horizontally so that the wine wets the cork from inside: Exactly such a position is proved with our specialized wine rack. Even if your stock is satisfied with just one wine shelf, it's better to buy the one that will comply with this condition.
Humidity
It is also important to take care of the optimum level of humidity in the room where the shelves for wine bottles are placed: it needs to be about 70%. Dry air will desiccate the cork, whereby, as we know, it can disrupt the integrity of the vessel. It is undesirable to mount the shelves for wine storage in a damp room: at excessive humidity the cork will swell up or even get covered with mold. However, if the bottle is sealed with a resistible to moisture plastic lid, this parameter can be neglected.
The aesthetics of consumption: shelves for wine
When talking about the culture of drinking wine, last but not least important factor is entourage. Special furniture and accessories are needed not only from a practical point of view: a wine rack brings respectability and indicates a thoughtful approach to the selection and consumption of wine. What a real foodie values? Woodville Studio recommends to buy:
- The wine rack. This item should be considered by those collectors who have constantly kept an impressive amount of alcohol. Display rack for wine bottles will ensure their correct horizontal position, and also will allow you to show off rare or valuable specimens. For connoisseurs of enigmatic words "Chateau de Chambord", "Cabernet Sauvignon" and "appellation contrôlée", which can be seen on labels, sound like real music. Display rack for wine storage will help to create the atmosphere of a wine cellar.
- Wooden wine cabinet. It should also have horizontal shelves for wine bottles, but it is advisory to provide the other sections: holders for glasses, boxes for vertically standing containers, decanters, a corkscrew and other accessories. This wine cabinet (wood is the most suitable material for its production) will be both your wine collection and a stylish accent in the interior.
- Shelf for wine bottles. Owners of a relatively small but sophisticated collection would appreciate the shelves for wine storage. It's worth buying them if you possess a number of valuable and rare alcohol, for example, brought from distant journeys. It's quite convenient to have the wine storage shelves equipped with "windows" where you could insert an appropriate label describing 'the exhibit'. Wine racks made of wood have expressive aesthetics, therefore, can serve as a decor element in the room. You should consider buying a wine rack, if you are looking for a housewarming gift: this is an extraordinary and stylish gift, besides it's very practical.
- Wine basket. Serving drinks to the table is also a special ritual. To deliver bottles of chilled wine safely and elegantly to the lunch spot, you will need a basket for wine.
We recommend to buy a wine rack and related accessories, first of all, to genuine wine connoisseurs, who can enjoy every drop of nectar. It's an elementary task to choose the right product in an extensive range of goods, that Woodville.com.ua can offer.
Special offer for bars and catering companies
WOODVILLE Studio presents a wide range of specialized products. You can get a wine rack in the presented size or submit an individual order. We will produce a cabinet of natural wood under your sketches. If you are in need of wine racks while arranging massive celebrations or events, you can buy them online or in the showroom at 70, Peremohy Ave., Kyiv. Get your bespoken hand-crafted wooden wine rack from Woodville Carpentry. Europe, US and worldwide shopping is available.