Smeg GB-IE dimensions Low-temperature alarm, Storage Temperatures, Wine Temperature

Instructions for the User

7.4 Low-temperature alarm

If the temperature has been below 2°C for more than 1 hour, the display flashes and Lo/actual temperature are alternately shown. Wine cannot mature properly at sub-zero temperatures.

Two-zone setting for serving temperature Typical serving temperature settings for the top and bottom sections are 16°C and 6°C respectively. With these settings, a suitable temperature gradient will be achieved in the cabinet for the storage of various types of wine distributed from top to bottom.

It is recommended that wine be served at a temperature which is a couple of degrees lower than the desired drinking temperature as the wine will be warmed slightly when it is poured into the glass.

Single-zone setting for long-term storage For long-term wine storage, the top and bottom sections should both be set at 12°C. With identical settings for the top and bottom sections, the controls will maintain an even temperature throughout the cabinet. However, the temperature in the room will gradually affect the temperature in the cabinet through its door and sides, creating a slight temperature gradient from top to bottom. The controls will maintain the set temperature at the bottom of the cabinet, and any deviation from the setting will therefore occur at the top. The difference will vary from 0 to 3°C, depending on the ambient temperature.

7.5 Storage Temperatures

As you will certainly already know, to enjoy the flavour and bouquet of each wine at its best, it should be stored and drunk at a specific temperature. The following table lists these temperatures in relation to the type of wine.

WINE	TEMPERATURE
Young whites	10° - 12° C
Mature whites	12° - 14° C
Young, light rosés	10° - 12° C
Mature, full-bodied rosés	12° - 14° C
Nouveau reds	10° - 14° C
Young, light reds with low tannin	14° - 16° C
Mature, full-bodied reds with high tannin	16° - 18° C
Very mature and cask-aged reds	16° - 18° C
Sweet and aromatic sparkling wines	8° C
Sweet and aromatic red sparkling wines	10° - 12° C
“Charmat method” sparkling wines	8° - 10° C
“Long Charmat method” sparkling wines	10° - 12° C
“Traditional method” sparkling wines	8° - 10° C
without year
“Traditional method” sparkling wines with	10° - 12° C
year
Dessert wines	10° - 18° C
Fortified or liqueur wines	10° - 18° C

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