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Position of bottles
Conservation of wines
Due to the special processing they undergo, new vintage wines contain
a low tannin content and are therefore more enjoyable if served
between 12° C and 14° C.
Since they contain more tannin and are less acidic, red wines are
normally served at higher temperatures.
Younger wines with less tannin are normally served between 14° C and
16° C, while more full-bodied ones that are more tannic may be served
at up to 18° C. Some wines that have aged for years in the bottle, still
full-bodies and tannic, may be served at 18° C or even 20° C.
Young red wines with little tannin and slightly structured may be
enjoyable at lower temperatures, between 12° C and 14° C.
It is difficult to provide instructions to cover the wide variety of sparkling
wines in existence.
As a general rule, sweeter and more aromatic sparkling wines should
be served at lower temperatures, down to 8° C, whereas more tannic
sparkling wines may be served at higher temperatures, up to 14° C.
Dry sparkling wines are usually served between 8° C and 10° C.
“Classic” sparkling wines are normally served at these temperatures,
which may be as high as 12° C for sparkling wines that have been aged
for some time.
It is however advisable, especially for finer wines, to follow the
suggestions and recommendations of the manufacturer on the bottle.
These types of wines can be served at temperatures between 16° C
and 18° C, depending on personal tastes, to attenuate the sweet taste
of straw wines, it can also be served at 10° C.
New wines (Vin Nouveau)
Red wines
Sparkling wines
Liqueur and straw wines
The sliding shelves are made of fine natural wood (solid beech) and
contoured so as to hold bottles of the most classical traditional shape or
of the most modern design.
To prevent the release of odours or the transfer of non-natural
substances to the wine, the wood has not been treated with any
sort of paint. This allows the wood to breathe in harmony with the
cork of the bottles and to contribute to balancing the humidity in the
compartment. It also ensures perfect balance of the temperature in the
bottle itself.
Whether your collection holds fine bouteilles or petit bouteilles, they will
be right at home in the Aga Wine Cellar. A special accessory, available
on request, will let you place them in an inclined position, in order to
display the labels of your most prized items.
Also Magnum bouteilles can be stored, provided you remove the shelf
just above the one that will hold them.
If the TriMode compartment is also used as a wine cellar, the bottles
may be kept in a horizontal position, as long as they do not move
or touch one another. A special accessory for this purpose may be
provided on request.
