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	== Wine Cellar ==		= Wine Cellar =
	A '''wine cellar''' is a storage room for wine in bottles or barrels, or more rarely in carboys, amphorae, or plastic containers. In an active wine cellar, temperature and humidity are maintained by a climate control system. Passive wine cellars are not climate-controlled, and are usually built underground to reduce temperature swings.

	[[File:~~Wine Cellar~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A traditional wine cellar ~~with wooden racks.~~]]		[[File:Wine_cellar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A traditional wine cellar]]

			A '''wine cellar''' is a storage room for [[wine]] in bottles or barrels, or more rarely in carboys, amphorae, or plastic containers. In an active wine cellar, temperature and humidity are maintained by a climate control system. Passive wine cellars are not climate-controlled, and are usually built underground to reduce temperature swings.

	== Purpose ==		== Purpose ==
	The primary purpose of a wine cellar is to protect the wine from potentially harmful external influences, providing darkness, constant temperature, and humidity. Wine is a perishable product, and ~~its quality~~ can ~~be affected by light, heat, and fluctuations in temperature and humidity~~. A well-maintained wine cellar can ~~help~~ preserve the wine~~'s flavor, aroma, and overall quality over time~~.
			The primary purpose of a wine cellar is to protect the wine from potentially harmful external influences, providing darkness, constant temperature, and humidity. Wine is a perishable product, and improper storage can lead to spoilage. A well-maintained wine cellar can preserve the quality and taste of wine for many years.

	== Types of Wine Cellars ==		== Types of Wine Cellars ==

			[[File:Sonoma_Wine_Cellar-9462.jpg\|thumb\|left\|A modern wine cellar in Sonoma]]

	=== Active Wine Cellars ===		=== Active Wine Cellars ===
	Active wine cellars are equipped with climate control systems ~~that~~ maintain a consistent temperature and humidity ~~level. These systems can be adjusted to suit the specific needs of the~~ wine ~~collection~~. Active cellars are ~~ideal~~ for ~~long-term storage and aging of~~ wine.		Active wine cellars are equipped with climate control systems to maintain a consistent environment. These systems regulate temperature and humidity, ensuring optimal conditions for wine storage. Active cellars are often used in regions where the natural climate is not suitable for wine preservation.

	=== Passive Wine Cellars ===		=== Passive Wine Cellars ===
	Passive wine cellars rely on natural conditions to maintain a stable environment. They are typically located underground ~~or in basements~~, where the earth provides ~~natural~~ insulation. ~~While passive~~ cellars are ~~less expensive to maintain, they may not offer the same level of control as active cellars~~.		Passive wine cellars rely on natural conditions to maintain a stable environment. They are typically located underground, where the earth provides insulation against temperature fluctuations. Passive cellars are more common in regions with naturally cool and stable climates.

	== Design ~~Considerations~~ ==		== Design and Construction ==
	~~When designing a wine cellar, several factors must be considered to ensure optimal storage conditions:~~

	* '''Temperature''': ~~The ideal temperature for storing~~ wine ~~is between 45°F and 65°F (7°C and 18°C)~~, ~~with 55°F (13°C) often cited as perfect.~~		[[File:Oxford_-_Jesus_College_-_0531.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A historic wine cellar at Jesus College, Oxford]]
	* '''Humidity''': Humidity levels should be kept between 50% and 70% to prevent corks from drying out and to minimize evaporation.
	* '''Lighting''': Wine should be stored in darkness or low light to prevent damage from ultraviolet rays.
	* '''Vibration''': Wine should be stored in a location free from vibrations, which can disturb the sediment in the bottle and affect the aging process.

	~~[[File:Wine Bottles~~.~~jpg\|thumb\|left\|Wine bottles stored horizontally in~~ a ~~cellar~~.]]		The design of a wine cellar can vary greatly depending on the intended use and location. Key considerations include insulation, ventilation, and the choice of materials. Stone, brick, and concrete are commonly used for their thermal mass and ability to maintain a stable temperature.

	== Wine Racks ==		== Wine Racks and Storage ==
	Wine racks are an essential component of a wine cellar, providing ~~a means to organize and store wine~~ bottles. Racks can be made from ~~various materials, including~~ wood, metal, and ~~plastic~~. The ~~design~~ of the ~~rack should allow~~ for ~~horizontal storage~~ of ~~bottles~~, ~~which keeps the cork moist~~ and ~~prevents it from drying out~~.
			Wine racks are an essential component of a wine cellar, providing organized storage for bottles. Racks can be made from wood, metal, or plastic, and are designed to hold bottles horizontally, keeping the cork moist and preventing air from entering the bottle.

			== Famous Wine Cellars ==

			[[File:Muga_Wine_cellar.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Muga wine cellar in Spain]]

			Some wine cellars are renowned for their size, history, or the quality of wine they store. Notable examples include:

			* The cellars of [[Mileştii Mici]] in Moldova, which hold the Guinness World Record for the largest wine collection.
			* The historic cellars of [[Schramsberg Vineyards]] in California, known for their sparkling wines.
			* The port wine cellars of [[Graham's Port]] in Porto, Portugal.

			== Wine Cellar Management ==

			Proper management of a wine cellar involves regular monitoring of temperature and humidity, as well as inventory management. Wine cellar management software can assist in tracking bottle locations, tasting notes, and aging potential.

	== Related Pages ==		== Related Pages ==
	* [[Wine]]
	* [[Winemaking]]
	* [[Sommelier]]
	* [[Wine tasting]]		* [[Wine tasting]]
	* [[Wine storage]]		* [[Wine storage]]
			* [[Sommelier]]
			* [[Winemaking]]

			[[File:Mileştii_Mici_(3944427747).jpg\|thumb\|right\|The extensive wine cellars of Mileştii Mici]]

			== Gallery ==

	~~{{Wine}}~~		<gallery>
			File:Schramsberg_Vineyards,_July_2019-7579+7580.jpg\|Schramsberg Vineyards wine cellar
			File:Porto.Grahams02.jpg\|Graham's Port wine cellar
			File:Sherry_cellar,_Solera_system,_2003.jpg\|Sherry cellar with solera system
			</gallery>

	[[Category:Wine]]		[[Category:Wine]]
	[[Category:Storage]]		[[Category:Storage rooms]]

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	'''~~Wine Cellar~~'''		== Wine Cellar ==
			A '''wine cellar''' is a storage room for wine in bottles or barrels, or more rarely in carboys, amphorae, or plastic containers. In an active wine cellar, temperature and humidity are maintained by a climate control system. Passive wine cellars are not climate-controlled, and are usually built underground to reduce temperature swings.

	~~A '''~~[[Wine ~~cellar]]''' is a storage room for [[wine]] in bottles or barrels, or more rarely in carboys, amphorae, or plastic containers~~. ~~In an active~~ wine cellar, important factors such as temperature and humidity are maintained by a climate control system. In contrast, passive wine cellars are not climate-controlled, and are usually built underground to reduce temperature swings. An aboveground wine cellar is often called a wine room, while a small wine cellar (fewer than 500 bottles) is sometimes termed a wine closet.		[[File:Wine Cellar.jpg\|thumb\|right\|A traditional wine cellar with wooden racks.]]

	== ~~History~~ ==		== Purpose ==
			The primary purpose of a wine cellar is to protect the wine from potentially harmful external influences, providing darkness, constant temperature, and humidity. Wine is a perishable product, and its quality can be affected by light, heat, and fluctuations in temperature and humidity. A well-maintained wine cellar can help preserve the wine's flavor, aroma, and overall quality over time.

			== Types of Wine Cellars ==

	~~The [[history]] of~~ wine cellars ~~spans thousands~~ of ~~years, from~~ the ~~ancient~~ wine cellars ~~of the Egyptian pharaohs to the magnificent, multi~~-~~level cellars~~ of ~~medieval European monasteries~~.		=== Active Wine Cellars ===
			Active wine cellars are equipped with climate control systems that maintain a consistent temperature and humidity level. These systems can be adjusted to suit the specific needs of the wine collection. Active cellars are ideal for long-term storage and aging of wine.

	== ~~Design~~ ==		=== Passive Wine Cellars ===
			Passive wine cellars rely on natural conditions to maintain a stable environment. They are typically located underground or in basements, where the earth provides natural insulation. While passive cellars are less expensive to maintain, they may not offer the same level of control as active cellars.

	~~Wine cellars can be either active or passively cooled. Active wine cellars are highly insulated and need to be properly constructed. They require specialized~~ wine cellar ~~conditioning and cooling systems to maintain the desired temperature and humidity. In a very dry climate~~, ~~it may~~ be ~~necessary~~ to ~~use a humidifier.~~		== Design Considerations ==
			When designing a wine cellar, several factors must be considered to ensure optimal storage conditions:

	~~== Purpose ==~~		* '''Temperature''': The ideal temperature for storing wine is between 45°F and 65°F (7°C and 18°C), with 55°F (13°C) often cited as perfect.
			* '''Humidity''': Humidity levels should be kept between 50% and 70% to prevent corks from drying out and to minimize evaporation.
			* '''Lighting''': Wine should be stored in darkness or low light to prevent damage from ultraviolet rays.
			* '''Vibration''': Wine should be stored in a location free from vibrations, which can disturb the sediment in the bottle and affect the aging process.

	~~The purpose of a wine cellar is to protect the wine from potentially harmful external influences, which can cause the wine to spoil or degrade~~. Wine ~~is a natural, perishable food product. Left exposed to heat, light, vibration or fluctuations in temperature and humidity, all types of wine can spoil. When properly~~ stored~~, wines not only maintain their quality but many actually improve~~ in ~~aroma, flavor, and complexity as they mature~~.		[[File:Wine Bottles.jpg\|thumb\|left\|Wine bottles stored horizontally in a cellar.]]

	== ~~See also~~ ==		== Wine Racks ==
			Wine racks are an essential component of a wine cellar, providing a means to organize and store wine bottles. Racks can be made from various materials, including wood, metal, and plastic. The design of the rack should allow for horizontal storage of bottles, which keeps the cork moist and prevents it from drying out.

			== Related Pages ==
	* [[Wine]]		* [[Wine]]
			* [[Winemaking]]
			* [[Sommelier]]
	* [[Wine tasting]]		* [[Wine tasting]]
	* [[Wine ~~aging~~]]		* [[Wine storage]]

	~~== References ==~~		{{Wine}}

	~~<references />~~

	~~== External links ==~~

	* [http://www.winecellarinnovations.com/ Wine ~~Cellar Innovations]~~
	* [http://www.winecellardesigns.biz/ Wine Cellar Designs]

	[[Category:Wine]]		[[Category:Wine]]
	[[Category:Storage]]		[[Category:Storage]]
	~~[[Category:Rooms]]~~

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	~~<gallery>~~
	~~File:Wine_cellar.jpg\|Wine cellar~~
	~~File:Sonoma_Wine_Cellar-9462.jpg\|Sonoma Wine Cellar~~
	~~File:Oxford_-_Jesus_College_-_0531.jpg\|Wine cellar~~
	~~File:Muga_Wine_cellar.jpg\|Muga Wine cellar~~
	~~File:Mileştii_Mici_(3944427747).jpg\|Mileştii Mici Wine cellar~~
	~~File:Schramsberg_Vineyards,_July_2019-7579+7580.jpg\|Schramsberg Vineyards Wine cellar~~
	~~File:Porto.Grahams02.jpg\|Graham's Wine cellar~~
	~~File:Sherry_cellar,_Solera_system,_2003.jpg\|Sherry cellar, Solera system~~
	~~File:Above_ground_cellar.png\|Above ground cellar~~
	~~File:Hôtel_de_Besenval_Nymphaeum_after_renovation.jpg\|Wine cellar~~
	~~</gallery>~~

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			File:Wine_cellar.jpg\|Wine cellar
			File:Sonoma_Wine_Cellar-9462.jpg\|Sonoma Wine Cellar
			File:Oxford_-_Jesus_College_-_0531.jpg\|Wine cellar
			File:Muga_Wine_cellar.jpg\|Muga Wine cellar
			File:Mileştii_Mici_(3944427747).jpg\|Mileştii Mici Wine cellar
			File:Schramsberg_Vineyards,_July_2019-7579+7580.jpg\|Schramsberg Vineyards Wine cellar
			File:Porto.Grahams02.jpg\|Graham's Wine cellar
			File:Sherry_cellar,_Solera_system,_2003.jpg\|Sherry cellar, Solera system
			File:Above_ground_cellar.png\|Above ground cellar
			File:Hôtel_de_Besenval_Nymphaeum_after_renovation.jpg\|Wine cellar
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'''Wine Cellar'''

A '''[[Wine cellar]]''' is a storage room for [[wine]] in bottles or barrels, or more rarely in carboys, amphorae, or plastic containers. In an active wine cellar, important factors such as temperature and humidity are maintained by a climate control system. In contrast, passive wine cellars are not climate-controlled, and are usually built underground to reduce temperature swings. An aboveground wine cellar is often called a wine room, while a small wine cellar (fewer than 500 bottles) is sometimes termed a wine closet.

== History ==

The [[history]] of wine cellars spans thousands of years, from the ancient wine cellars of the Egyptian pharaohs to the magnificent, multi-level cellars of medieval European monasteries.

== Design ==

Wine cellars can be either active or passively cooled. Active wine cellars are highly insulated and need to be properly constructed. They require specialized wine cellar conditioning and cooling systems to maintain the desired temperature and humidity. In a very dry climate, it may be necessary to use a humidifier.

== Purpose ==

The purpose of a wine cellar is to protect the wine from potentially harmful external influences, which can cause the wine to spoil or degrade. Wine is a natural, perishable food product. Left exposed to heat, light, vibration or fluctuations in temperature and humidity, all types of wine can spoil. When properly stored, wines not only maintain their quality but many actually improve in aroma, flavor, and complexity as they mature.

== See also ==

* [[Wine]]
* [[Wine tasting]]
* [[Wine aging]]

== References ==

<references />

== External links ==

* [http://www.winecellarinnovations.com/ Wine Cellar Innovations]
* [http://www.winecellardesigns.biz/ Wine Cellar Designs]

[[Category:Wine]]
[[Category:Storage]]
[[Category:Rooms]]

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			<gallery>
			File:Wine_cellar.jpg\|Wine cellar
			File:Sonoma_Wine_Cellar-9462.jpg\|Sonoma Wine Cellar
			File:Oxford_-_Jesus_College_-_0531.jpg\|Wine cellar
			File:Muga_Wine_cellar.jpg\|Muga Wine cellar
			File:Mileştii_Mici_(3944427747).jpg\|Mileştii Mici Wine cellar
			File:Schramsberg_Vineyards,_July_2019-7579+7580.jpg\|Schramsberg Vineyards Wine cellar
			File:Porto.Grahams02.jpg\|Graham's Wine cellar
			File:Sherry_cellar,_Solera_system,_2003.jpg\|Sherry cellar, Solera system
			File:Above_ground_cellar.png\|Above ground cellar
			File:Hôtel_de_Besenval_Nymphaeum_after_renovation.jpg\|Wine cellar
			</gallery>