Wine Cellar Cooling Units
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What are wine cellar cooling units?
Wine cellar cooling units are special cooling systems specifically engineered to regulate the temperature and humidity for your wine cellar. In this regard, they are different from standard air conditioning units because they do more than lower the room temperature where you store your wine.
Sophisticated wine cellar cooling units ensure both temperature and humidity are maintained at optimal levels in order to create the perfect conditions for aging wines to their fullest potential. This is why these cooling units are the most important part of a wine cellar.
Wine cellar cooling units have highly sensitive thermostats that detect fluctuations in temperature. The thermostat turns the cooling unit on and off as needed to maintain constant ideal temperature at 57 degrees Fahrenheit (14 degrees Celsius). The in-line humidification system monitoring humidity levels with pinpoint accuracy and keeps humidity between 50 and 70 percent.
Why buy wine cellar cooling units?
All types of wine, including red, white and sparkling, can spoil when exposed to heat, light, vibration or fluctuations in temperature and humidity. Poor storage conditions will damage wine by causing organic compounds found in wine to break down. This is detrimental to the aroma, flavor and structure of the wine.
Higher temperatures hasten undesirable chemical reactions. Generally, the speed of chemical reactions doubles for every 10 degree C rise in temperature. Low humidity (below 50%) could dry out the cork and allow passage of oxygen inside the bottle. The wine then undergoes oxidation, which gives it the sour taste. The wine can also evaporate through the opening.
When the humidity is too high, mold can form and ruin the labels.
Collecting wine is more than a hobby. It is an investment. When properly stored, wines not only maintain their quality but many actually improve in aroma, flavor, and complexity as they mature.
Additional Information
Calculate or estimate the total dimensions of your wine cellar to determine how much power you will need from a cooling system. When making an approximation it is always better to overestimate or your cooling unit may not have enough capacity to maintain the proper climate in the wine cellar. Wine cellars that are naturally cooler (about 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit) require lower cooling power than hotter storage areas.
Measure the ambient humidity using an electric barometer. A wine cellar cooler with built-in humidifier may not be necessary if the natural humidity never falls below 50%.