The optimal storage temperature depends on the wine s age and how long it will be stored.
Wine cellar storage temperature.
Wine coolers are at their most basic standalone units designed to maintain a consistent temperature sometimes one suitable for serving rather than long term storage whereas a wine cellar is a cabinet or an entire room that stores wine in optimal conditions for long term aging.
The ideal wine storage temperature is 55 59 f 12 15 c and 55 75 humidity.
The second recommendation for wine storage temperature is keeping bottles cool overall.
Variables in wine storage.
A stable and pervasive chill is what makes a good wine cellar.
Wine can be stored safely from 40 to 65 f 4 to 18 c.
48 degrees for champagnes 55 degrees for whites and 55 60 for reds.
Any temperature too cold can dry out the cork and cause seepage.
An ideal overall wine storage temperature is 55 57 degrees.
This temperature will prevent spoilage and allow the wine to age and mature gracefully.
Any temperature above 70 degrees will age the wine more rapidly which can negatively impact the taste of the wine.
The sommelier may take a red.
To do this a constant temperature of 50 59 fahrenheit is best.
At new york s haute cuisine restaurant per se the vast wine storerooms have three temperatures.