Wine Storage

About Commercial Wine Racking

Wine racks are a collection of shelves that help organize and store wine. In addition, they offer several viable short-term and long-term wine storage options, ranging from simple single-structure racks to large wine cabinets with in-built cooling systems. 

Wine cellars and large-scale wine racking are usually seen at luxurious restaurants, mansion basements, or vineyard storage rooms. And although one wouldn’t imagine dedicating so much floor space to keeping wine, they can add to the home, restaurant, or storefront aesthetic if appropriately used. However, their primary responsibility would be to maintain the integrity and temperature of each stored bottle of wine.

Wine Storage Options

From standard wine racks to complete wine cellars, users can choose from a slew of storage options to stock their most prized wine collections:

Wine Racks

Wine racks see a lot of bottle movement and are generally preferred for a smaller collection of often-replaced bottles. They come in various styles, from stackable to wall-mounted to freestanding options, making them ideal for customized hospitality seating arrangements. In addition, interior designers and wine storage experts are beginning to develop creative ways of installing these racks: vertically, horizontally, wall-hanging, levitating, attached to bar counters, etc.

Stainless and wooden wine racks look clean and mix well with most decors and hospitality supplies. They don’t require any professional installation services and can be moved around quite easily. However, they’re susceptible to humidity and temperature, making them unsuitable for long-term storage. 

Wine Cabinets

Wine storage cabinets are another viable option. Some variants double as wine refrigerators and come with cooling systems. As a result, they’re ideal for preserving wine at its optimal temperature and meet the conditions necessary for long-term storage. Therefore, they can maintain temperatures around the range of 10 to 14˚C. 

Smaller wine storage cabinets fit inside homes and smaller spaces. However, many of these units do not offer humidity control, which means they’re not always the best long-term storage option. Moreover, smaller wine cabinets do not have many racking options but can be used alongside commercial wine dispensers in bars.

On the other hand, the full-sized commercial wine fridges & coolers found in hospitality establishments offer temperature and humidity control settings. They qualify as viable long-term wine storage units and come in metal and wooden options.

Storage cabinets come in various elegant constructions, often designed to gel with the bar seating décor. Moreover, larger warehouse wine rack units can hold as many as 200 bottles. Meanwhile, the refrigerated variants are often categorized as part of commercial kitchen equipment.

Wine Cellars

Wine cellars, also known as wine rooms, are cool and damp spaces with wine racking arrangements to create a dedicated wine storage room. 

Commercial wine cellars can take up as much as 25-150 square feet of space, with many of the fancier options coming with tasting rooms. Homeowners can create similar conditions in an underground chamber to create optimal conditions for wine storage.

However, the downside to extensive wine storage facilities is the exorbitant cost incurred in their construction. It also requires adequate technical know-how to maintain ideal conditions effectively.

Factors To Consider For Wine Storage Facilities

Before investing in any wine storage unit, it’s essential to consider the following factors: 

Temperature

The optimal temperature for wine storage is 12 degrees, but 10 to 14 degrees works fine. Keep in mind that there is a difference between the serving temperature and storage temperature. A wine cabinet is the best option for long-term storage, which maintains a constant 12-degree temperature. For short-term storage (less than 18 months), a wine cooler will work just fine.

Humidity levels

The wine must be stored at humidity levels between 50-75%. If the humidity crosses this mark, the wine quality will be adversely affected. This is because wine is developed through a reduction process, which requires no contact with air.

Light

Light can adversely affect wine and act as a catalyst for the ageing process. Therefore, most wine storage facilities come with UV-protected glass doors. It’s a well-known fact that wine needs to be kept in the dark; however, winemakers and waiters still need some light to navigate the cellar. In such events, LED lighting is safe to use.

Vibration

Vibrations can affect wine adversely and should be subdued at any cost. Therefore, wood is preferred when constructing wine storage facilities since it can absorb vibrations better than metal. Furthermore, some wine coolers and fridge compressors must come fitted with silencers and offer no vibration in their operations.

Odours

Wine bottle corks tend to deteriorate over time and infuse outside odours into the wine. Therefore, wine storage and shelving facilities must be kept clean and odourless to avoid any undue smells. This can be ensured by maintaining an efficient ventilation system and a coal filter, which must be replaced every year.

ArchiPro offers an exquisite line of commercial wine storage options meant to catch the eye of every wine enthusiast.

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