Vintage Cellars CL:DV315MGN3U - Manual (Page 9)

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Humidity: corks must be kept consistently moist in order to remain hermetic. At a persistent relative humidity < 50%,
the cork dries out and the wine will oxidize. At a persistent relative humidity >80 %, mildew and mould may appear,
and labels may start to peel.
Odors/ Ventilation: wine “breathes” through its cork. In an odorous environ, wine will denature.
Vibrations: vibrations cause wine “fatigue” and disturb its maturation. It is crucial to keep the wine free from
disruption.
Light: light increases the oxidation-reduction potential of wine, accelerating its aging. This is why it is important to
shelter wine from the harmful effects of UV rays.
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CLIMADIFF WINE CELLARS - TYPES
Climadiff, the wine cellar specialists, have designed various types of cabinets to suit all purposes:
AGING CELLAR
(
Homogeneous Temperature
)
: designed for a stable aging environment, these cellars offer a
consistent and appropriate temperature, proper humidity and odor control, as well as protection against unwanted
vibration and excessive UV light. These cellars are engineered to distribute a constant temperature, providing a
homogeneous average without any mechanical air mixing. Therefore, your wines are kept free of humidity and
temperature fluctuations.
The Aging Cellars closely mimic the conditions of natural wine cellars which favor the optimum requirements for the
proper aging of "grand cru" wines.
MULTI- PURPOSE CELLAR (multi- temperature): Natural stratification allows for a staged choice of temperature
ranges; chambering for reds, preservation (aging), as well as cooling for ready to serve whites and Champagnes:
multi-purpose multi-area management!
Ready to serve red wines are stored at about 64°F (±~2°F) in the top section of the cabinet, while the aging area is
centered around a temperature of 55°F (±~2°F) in the middle section, while the ready to serve whites and
Champagnes are kept in the lower area of the cabinet at 46°F (±~ 2°F).
CONDITIONING CELLAR (Serving temperature) : with these cabinets, your wines are kept at their optimum
temperature – you will be able to enjoy your "grand cru's" at precisely the right temperature to fully appreciate your
wines.
CLIMADIFF WINE CELLARS - QUALITIES
RELIABILITY AND SAFETY
All Climadiff wine cabinets are manufactured with highest quality components. The technologies of the various
systems used conform to the highest reliability and safety standards. The value of their contents deserves the
greatest respect.
“WINTERIZATION KIT” (LOW TEMPERATURE PROTECTION)
To optimize the security of a constant ideal temperature inside your Climadiff wine cellar, Climadiff outfits the cellar
with a “Winter Kit” (depending on the model). The temperature inside your wine cellar is automatically regulated with
respect to the ambient temperature. Should the outside ambient temperature fall below 32°F (0
o
C) (without freezing);
requiring a rise in temperature (to maintain the internal preset), a heating feature ensures that there is no harmful
effects to your vintages from a disruptive or sudden temperature “bounce”. As soon as the temperature in the bottom
of your wine cabinet drops below the minimum preset temperature (~43°F (6
o
C) ), the winter system will activate. The
heating resistance warms the entire cabinet very slowly, smoothly and silently. So, your wines remain under optimum
preservation conditions!