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Building a Wine Cellar: A Complete Guide to Preserving and Elevating Your Wines
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For wine lovers, building a wine cellar is not just an upgrade—it’s an art of living. Proper wine storage allows bottles to age gracefully, maintain their aromas, and develop their full potential over time.
Introduction
The Golden Rules for Building a High-Quality Wine Cellar
A successful wine cellar must be free of odors, vibrations and light.
Ideal temperature: 11°C to 14°C, constant all year round.
Humidity: 50% to 80% to protect corks and labels.
How to Design and Equip Your Wine Cellar
Choose premium, moisture-resistant materials such as stone, marble or ceramic.
Use LED lights to limit heat.
Store bottles horizontally on spaced racks to allow proper aging.
Daily Maintenance and Organisation
Dusting every two months is enough.
Keep a register of your bottles and organize the cellar by aging potential.
If space allows, create a tasting corner for a convivial experience.
Creative Inspiration: A Wine Cellar Built Under the Stairs
Australian handyman Murray Berril transformed his staircase into a wine cellar with sliding drawers holding up to 156 bottles. A clever idea for small spaces.
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