Today is the beginning of winter, which means we are officially saying goodbye to the cool autumn and entering the cold winter.

As we all know, wine is most afraid of high temperatures. When some wine lovers see the weather getting colder, they will inevitably wonder, 

since it is so cold in winter, can the wine cabinet at home be turned off for a while?

In fact, low temperature is not necessarily less harmful to wine than high temperature. Moreover, in northern areas, homes have heating and floor heating in winter,

 and the room temperature of 30℃ is always "testing" the wine. In addition, the climate is dry in winter, and if the humidity is too low, it is also a potential threat to wine.

 In general, when storing wine in winter, the wine cabinet must not be easily powered off and "closed"!

Since the main component of wine is water, the lower the storage temperature, the worse it is for the wine to reach the optimal drinking temperature when served, 

so keeping it above a certain temperature line (usually above 5°C) is a very important standard. If you want to preserve wine well, it is important to keep the 

temperature constant because temperature changes will cause enzymes to be constantly activated, thus affecting the quality of the wine.

An excellent wine cabinet should have a constant temperature no matter what season it is. SICAO wine cabinets equipped with professional cellar systems perfectly 

replicate the natural wine cellar environment. When the ambient temperature is too low, the wine cabinet automatically turns on the low temperature compensation 

function. Even in the cold winter below 0℃, the cabinet is warm as spring, allowing the wine to rest in peace.

The impact of humidity on wine cannot be ignored. If you are not careful, even the best wine may be ruined. The humidity of wine storage is best controlled between 60%

 and 70%. Within this humidity range, the cork can remain properly moist and ensure a good sealing effect.

Low humidity can cause the cork to dry out and crack, reducing the sealing effect. Air can enter and come into contact with the wine, accelerating the oxidation of the wine.

 High humidity can cause the cork to become damp and moldy, contaminating the wine. The wine label may also rot and ruin the appearance, especially for valuable 

 wines with investment value. The impact of a damaged wine label on its value cannot be underestimated.

When the wine cabinet is operating normally, the refrigeration system will intercept the moisture in the air and convert it into moisture, thereby maintaining the 

humidity balance in the cabinet. The SICAO high-end wine cabinet equipped with an independent constant humidity function has more precise humidity control. 

In such an environment, the cork is moderately dry and wet, allowing the wine to "breathe" freely and mature slowly at the most comfortable rhythm.

Try not to shut down the wine cabinet for a long time in winter, as this will reduce the service life of the wine cabinet. When the compressor in the wine cabinet is 

running normally, the lubricating oil will flow with the refrigerant to lubricate the parts inside the compressor.

If the compressor is not started for a long time, the internal parts will not be well lubricated. In addition, if the maintenance is not done properly after it is stopped, moisture may enter, which may cause the piston to work without lubrication when it is started next time, causing damage to the compressor. When the wine cabinet is powered off 

and shut down, the unused refrigerant will directly corrode the pipes. Once the wine cabinet has an internal leak, it will have to undergo a "major operation".

The power consumption of a wine cabinet in winter is much lower than that in summer, so there is no need to damage the wine cabinet in order to save electricity, 

otherwise the loss will outweigh the gain.

If you have to shut down the wine cabinet, you need to take out all the wine in the cabinet, clean it thoroughly and disinfect it properly. If you don't mind the trouble, 

it's better to plug it in and run it for about two hours every week.

In the cold winter, having a professional wine cabinet at home will save you a lot of worries. By precisely controlling the temperature and humidity, 

the wine can have a comfortable and warm winter.

For 19 years, SICAO has been adhering to the original intention of "collecting for love", constantly exploring wine storage technologies that are more suitable for China's 

climate environment, supplemented by designs that are more in line with the aesthetics of the Chinese people, and launched one representative wine cabinet after another,

 which is deeply favored by the majority of wine lovers. SICAO innovates in inheritance with awe. Every technological upgrade and design iteration is to make the beautiful charm of wine last forever. END

Shanghai FHC Global Food Show is about to open

SICAO will bring aging cabinets, wine cabinets, cigar cabinets

Series of flagship products will shine

We sincerely invite all exhibitors, dealers and partners

Visit SICAO booth for visits and exchanges

Unlock the innovative way of "dry aging" catering and food

And the art of wine and cigar cellaring

Time: November 12-14, 2024

Location: Shanghai New International Expo Center Pudong

SICAO booth number: N5G60