Smeg GB-IE - Manual (Page 9)

Instructions for the User
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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
without year 8° - 10° C
“Traditional method” sparkling wines with
year 10° - 12° C
Dessert wines 10° - 18° C
Fortified or liqueur wines 10° - 18° C