How deep should a underground wine cellar be?

55 to 56 degrees is considered the ideal wine cellar temperature. Why mostly because of the convention. The European wine cellars of the famous wineries in Europe store their wines in deep caves, which are frequently stone quarries from Roman times. These caves are usually 20′ deep or more.

Do wine cellars need ventilation?

Wine needs to breathe. A wine cellar should be very lightly ventilated, with an even distribution of air, which will also help maintain the humidity and temperature of the cellar at steady levels. Beware of drafts, which are harmful to wine.

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Why do you need a vapor barrier in a wine cellar?

The vapor barrier must be installed on the outside (or warm side) of the cellar insulation. This is to prevent condensation from forming on the vapor barrier and potentially wetting the insulation and forming mold.

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What does 3rd party mean on underground cellar?

– 3rd-Party: These are bottles that have not yet been checked in at our Napa Valley warehouse. Typically they are en route from the winery when in this status. If a bottle lingers in this status too long, (for example over a few weeks) there could have been an issue getting these bottles delivered from the winery.

Should root cellar have dirt floor?

Keep it Moist But a true root cellar will have a dirt floor, which naturally holds moisture, keeping the humidity elevated. Gently wetting the floor can be a great way to increase humidity. You can also place damp towels over the top of the produce bins to maintain good moisture in the air.