Your wine labels coming off
Labelling is mandatory for any bottle of wine that is sold commercially. The label provides information about the composition and origin of the wine. It may be a requirement when you buy it, but it is still useful when you store your wine in a cabinet so you can quickly identify which is which. However, sometimes these labels deteriorate and become illegible and eventually peel off.
In this article, we will help you understand why this is happening in your wine cabinet.these labels deteriorate and become illegible and eventually peel off.
In Bordeaux, France, in the 19th century, regulations stipulated that standard bottles of wine had to contain 750ml. Why? Wine barrels held 225 litres of wine, so you could fill a round number of 300 bottles with a capacity of 0.75 litres from each barrel. This made it easier to pack bottles in boxes of 6 or 12 units to make them easier to load on a ship.
Knowing how to manage your cabinet is just as important as storage. To avoid overhandling your bottles, remember to stick little labels on their necks. This means you can quickly read all the information you need for managing your wine cabinet.
WARNING
Before carrying out any work on your appliance, make sure you properly disconnect it from the mains electricity supply.
There is a risk of an electric shock.
THE POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR THIS ISSUE:
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The temperature in my wine cabinet is too low
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The thermostat is not set properly
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My wine cabinet is too humid
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My wine cabinet's door is not working properly
IS THE TEMPERATURE IN MY WINE CABINET TOO LOW?
If it is too cold in a wine cabinet, the humidity will increase and this excess humidity may peel off the labels. A malfunction with the humidity control system may be the reason for this issue. In fact, an unsuitable humidity level makes it hard to store wine optimally in the long term. In some wine cabinet models, a thermometer-hygrometer enables you to monitor the moisture content continuously and make precise adjustments. First of all, check that your device is definitely equipped with this type of device, which will keep the humidity between 70% and 90%.
IS THE THERMOSTAT SET PROPERLY?
If your thermostat is faulty, it won't properly regulate your device's temperature and your wine will suffer from excessive temperature changes. This may result in frost and moisture which results in labels peeling off or deteriorating. Please note! The thermostat should not be touched too often or the temperature changed too often or the wine will deteriorate due to frequent temperature variations.
If your thermostat is manual, it should be adjusted gradually. If you have an , do not rely 100% on the temperature displayed because it could be different from the actual temperature. We recommend that you test the temperature with another thermometer.
To find the optimal temperature for your wine cabinet. Place a thermometer in a glass of water for 24 hours. Then, depending on the temperature you get, adjust your thermostat between +10° to +14°C.
MY WINE CABINET IS TOO HUMID
A humidity rate that is too high in a wine cabinet does not affect the quality of the wine in storage. On the other hand, the labels will tend to deteriorate and peel off. Placing a moisture absorber pin your appliance can help you regulate the humidity of your wine cabinet and prevent this from happening. This device is particularly effective in small, fully enclosed spaces. However, be careful it doesn't have the opposite effect because, if the air in your wine cabinet gets too dry, it could affect the quality of the wine being stored!
IS THE DOOR CLOSING PROPERLY?
If your door doesn't close properly, it means your wine cabinet is no longer airtight. This may be due to a damaged, torn or bent door seal. .This means the regulation between the inside and outside temperature is no longer optimal. A defective or dirty seal may also prevent the door from being closed properly. In both cases you should clean or replace your appliance's seal.
Maintaining the right temperature and right humidity rate and checking the door seal is in a good state will preserve your labels, meaning you will no longer have to blind taste your favourite wines.