A great wine is much more than just fermented grape juice. It is captured time, the echo of a specific soil, and the artisanal legacy of a winemaker. But while collectors willingly invest large sums in renowned terroirs and legendary vintages, one crucial factor is often underestimated: the time after purchase.

Without the right infrastructure, any investment in wine is a risk. At METEK, we see the wine climate room not just as a storage space, but as both a protective shield and a stage.

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The legacy of the Romans and why wine has always needed protection

More than 2,000 years ago, the Romans already knew that wine is a living, sensitive commodity. They took advantage of the natural thermal properties of the soil and stored their amphorae in deep cellars carved into the rock. This "rest of the soil" – a combination of darkness, humidity, and constant coolness – was the foundation of ancient wine culture.

Today, we have exchanged clay soils for high-end architecture, but the physical requirements of wine remain the same. METEK bridges the gap between this ancient wisdom and modern high precision. 

We translate the principle of the deep rock cellar into 21st-century technological perfection.

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The science of degrees: consistency beats absolutism

A common misconception is that wine only needs to be stored in a "cool" place. However, the real dilemma in modern living spaces is temperature fluctuations.

When wine breathes—which it does through the natural cork—changing temperatures cause minimal pressure changes inside the bottle. The result: the wine ages prematurely, loses its brilliance, and simply "dies" on the shelf.

For years of aging, almost all wines—whether an opulent Bordeaux or a delicate Riesling —require a constant climate between 10°C and 12°C. In this range, chemical processes slow down enough for the wine to develop its full aromatic potential over decades.

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Storage vs. enjoyment: the technical symbiosis of METEK

A true connoisseur knows that storage temperature is not the same as drinking temperature. This is where the wheat is separated from the chaff in terms of infrastructure. While conventional solutions often only offer a compromise, METEK implements multi-temperature zones with perfect precision.

• The ripening zone: A stable environment at 11 °C for long-term storage.
• The enjoyment zones: Integrated sections within your walk-in climate room allow you to serve champagne or white wine at a sparkling 6–8 °C, while the heavy red wine next to it waits for its moment at the perfect temperature of 16–18 °C.

This technical separation ensures that you will never again damage the structure of a wine by cooling it too late or warming it too quickly.

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The wine climate room as a statement and protective space

Professional wine storage is not just about temperature. It is the combination of several factors that makes METEK the first choice for private and commercial collections:

• You possess a veritable treasure trove of fine wines: your collection consists not only of wine, but also of hand-picked treasures that deserve to be stored properly.
• You have a vision of perfection: you don't just want to give your wines any old place, you want to create a place that does justice to their quality.
• UV protection: Light is the enemy of wine. Our glazing filters out harmful radiation without compromising the view of your treasures.
• The aesthetics of glass and light: we showcase your collection. Customized lighting concepts transform the climate-controlled room into an architectural highlight of your interior. A discreet expression of luxury and deep appreciation for the product that is wine.

A wine climate room is not a storage space—it is the only appropriate setting for a valuable collection.

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A fine wine deserves more than a dark corner in the cellar. It deserves an environment that matches its quality. Trust METEK's expertise to create a space for your collection that combines technology, design, and passion.

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Would you like to take your collection to the next level?

Let's plan your individual wine climate room together. 

Contact our experts for a no-obligation initial consultation and experience how we transform precision into aesthetics.

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Wolfgang Passler from METEK

wolfgang.passler@metek.com

+43 660 1491 9592

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Please also take a look at our page where we describe in detail what a collaboration could look like:
https://www.weinklimaraum.com/