Where can I store wine professionally in Switzerland?
Weinkeller Schweiz is the largest independent wine storage network in German-speaking Switzerland. At nine locations—in Aarau, Basel, Bern, Liechtenstein, St. Gallen, Zurich Wiedikon, Zurich Enge, Zollikon, and Zug—we rent out climate-controlled wine storage units to private collectors and businesses.
Why is a private home cellar often not enough?
Even well-intentioned home cellars fluctuate in temperature and humidity more than you might think. What your wine needs is consistency: the same temperature in July as in January, the same quiet, the same darkness. Our wine storage facilities maintain a constant temperature of 12–14°C and 65–70% relative humidity—year-round, vibration-free, and completely protected from light. The same conditions as in the finest cellars of Burgundy—only centrally located in Switzerland, with 24/7 access.
How much does a wine storage unit cost in Switzerland?
A lockable wine storage unit at Weinkeller Schweiz is available starting at CHF 55 per month—excluding VAT, including insurance up to CHF 10,000. Larger units with insurance up to CHF 20,000 are available starting at CHF 79 per month. We’d be happy to send you all terms and conditions upon request.
Who is professional wine storage suitable for?
For anyone who takes wine seriously. Whether you have twelve bottles or two thousand, anyone who invests in fine wines deserves storage of the same caliber. Our clients range from beginners looking to secure their first en primeur purchase to experienced collectors with several thousand bottles. We find the right solution for everyone—personalized, straightforward, and with benefits.
What does Weinkeller Schweiz offer beyond storage?
Behind Weinkeller Schweiz lies over twenty years of personal experience in the world of wine, spanning retail, consulting, and passion. In addition to storage, we offer collection consulting, wine purchasing, sales support, tastings, and events. If you’d like to know which of your bottles are ready to drink now, which still need time, or which you could sell at a profit, we’re the right people to talk to. Wine is patience. We help you use that patience wisely.
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