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Wine storage compartment
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N Wine storage
compartment
L oading bottles
W i n e s t o r a g e c o m p a r t m e n t
To store the maximum number of wine bottles:
store the bottles as indicated
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check that the bottles do not exceed the specified
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dimensions
Storage example with standard bottles
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Tips for storing wine
Unpack wine bottles – do not store in crates or
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cartons in the wine storage compartment.
If bottles with natural corks are stored for longer than
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4 weeks, the corks may shrink if the humidity is too
low.
To prevent this from happening, store old wine
bottles so that the cork is kept damp and increase
the humidity level.
~ "Humidity" on page 11
The open bottle shelves allow continuous air
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circulation. As a result, excess humidity is quickly
removed.
Before drinking wine, it should be warmed up slowly
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(chambré). Take e.g. rosé out of the appliance
approx. 2–5 hours before drinking and red wine 4–5
hours beforehand. This will ensure that the wine is at
the correct drinking temperature. White wine on the
other hand should be served just before drinking.
Sparkling wine and champagne should be chilled in
the refrigerator for a short while before drinking.
Remember that wine should always be cooled
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slightly lower than the ideal serving temperature as
its temperature increases as soon as it is poured
into a glass.
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