People who love wine often ask themselves the question: How do I store my bottles properly? Two common options are the wine fridge and professional wine storage services such as Wine Wallet. Both offer different benefits depending on your goals.
Wine fridge: Practical for short-term enjoyment
A wine refrigerator is ideal if you want to bring your wines to drinking temperature at short notice. It is practical for everyday use and allows easy access to your favorite bottles. High-quality models offer precise temperature control and multiple climate zones for Red-, White- and Sparkling wines.
Nevertheless, wine refrigerators are often not ideal for long-term ageing. Frequent opening and closing of the cabinet and possible fluctuations in humidity can cause storage conditions to deteriorate. In addition, these appliances take up space and cause running costs for electricity and maintenance. An example: The Liebherr WFbli 7741, a wine refrigerator with a capacity of 120 bottles, costs around €1,698 and generates annual electricity costs of around €36 and maintenance costs of around €200.
Professional wine storage: ideal for ageing and preserving value
For wine lovers who want to age their bottles over the long term or use them as an investment, professional storage solutions such as Wine Wallet are the better choice. Here, your wine is stored under ideal conditions: constant temperatures of 13-15°C, controlled humidity and protection from light and shocks. These factors are crucial for the maturation and value retention of the wine. Find out more about storing white wine, red wine and sparkling wine here. In contrast to self-storage, where you are responsible for the climate, we guarantee constant and safe storage as an independent provider. Your wines are also insured, which offers additional protection.
With the Wine Wallet WebApp, you have access to your collection at any time and can manage your stock or retrieve bottles - all from the comfort of your smartphone or computer. You can also flexibly adjust your subscription and upgrade from 120 bottles for €18.94 to 180 bottles for €24.94 per month.
Conclusion
If you only want to enjoy wine for a short time, a wine fridge is a practical solution. However, Wine Wallet is the better choice for long-term ageing and value retention. In addition to optimal storage conditions, you benefit from insurance cover, logistics and professional documentation of the storage history - important if you want to sell your wines at a profit later on or enjoy them safely. So sign up now!
