Searching for a 40cm wine fridge? This width of design is popular amongst wine collectors as it offers space, style, and utility.
Typically able to hold between 30 and 60 Bordeaux-style bottles, they are compact and look excellent under kitchen countertops.
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A freestanding wine cooler can be placed anywhere, but need at least 5-10cm of clearance on all sides, and 30-50cm of clearance above.
A built-in wine cooler needs less clearance, and so can be installed under a countertop and next to other cabinets. They ventilate from the front, so this vent can't be covered, and they require a small space on either side too (roughly 5cm), so they don't fit completely flush.
An integrated wine cooler requires no gaps on either side and is self-ventilating, so it can be installed completely flush against other cabinetry to create a seamless finish.
You can also get fully-integrated models, which can have a kitchen cabinet door or edge attached to them so they blend in better with the surrounding cabinets.
A single-zone wine cooler has one cooling zone to keep everything at the same temperature. They're best if your collection consists mostly of one type - reds only, whites only, or maybe you’re all about those vintage Champagnes. It can keep all bottles at the perfect ageing temperature of 12-14°C, or instead at the ideal serving temperature.
A dual-zone has two cooling zones, for when you want to store multiple types of wine, or you want one side for ageing bottles and one side for immediate serving. This matters because different wines need different temperatures for serving/storing. Pinot Grigio at 12°C? It’ll taste flabby. Malbec at 8°C? It’ll punch you in the mouth with tannins.
The way you install your wine cooler depends on the type you buy:
| Category | Installation Type | Bottle Capacity Range | Temperature Zones | Key Features | Energy Efficiency | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freestanding | Standalone | 25 - 248 Bottles | Single, Dual, Multi | Glass/Solid Doors, Quiet Operation, Lockable, Reversible Doors | F - G Rated | 2 - 3 Years |
| Built-In | Under Counter or Tall Cabinet | 25 - 200 Bottles | Single, Dual | Lockable Doors, Quiet Compressor, Front Ventilation | F - G Rated | 2 - 3 Years |
| Integrated | Fully Integrated into Cabinetry | 25 - 79 Bottles | Single, Dual | Seamless Design, Quiet Operation, Soft Close Doors | F - G Rated | 2 Years |
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