Full-Service Wine Storage

Storing wine without renting your own storage unit

There’s a storage option that hardly anyone knows about—and that’s the smarter choice for many wine collectors: collective full-service storage. No private unit, no minimum quantity, no hassle. Your wines are stored in our climate-controlled wine cellar, kept safe, professionally cataloged—and you only pay for the space they actually take up.

Starting at CHF 10.20 per year per 6-bottle case, Weinkeller Schweiz will store your wines, whether in their original wooden cases, in cardboard boxes, or as a mixed assortment.

What is full-service wine storage?

Full-service wine storage means: You hand over your wines—we take care of everything else.

Storage in original wooden cases (OHK) and cardboard boxes
All bottle sizes: Demi (0.375 L), Standard (0.75 L), Magnum (1.5 L), Jeroboam (3 L), or larger sizes
Mixed cases: even unsorted boxes containing various wines are stored and inventoried
Direct delivery from the retailer, importer, or auction house—you don’t have to come by yourself
Professional check-in and inventory
Upon request: sales service, collection valuation, home delivery

Price list and custom quotes available upon request.

How much does full-service wine storage cost compared to renting your own storage unit?

Those who rent their own wine storage compartment think in terms of monthly rental costs. Those who calculate wisely think in terms of total costs.

Cost category: Own storage compartment / Full service

Storage costs: Not applicable / From CHF 10.20/year per 6-bottle case

Regular travel: Not applicable / Direct delivery

Inventory management included

Minimum term: No minimum

A private storage unit is worthwhile if you regularly access your wines, remove bottles, and actively manage your collection. But if you like to buy wines en primeur and don’t want to touch them for five or more years—why sit on the case like a bird on an egg?

The hidden costs of your own wine storage unit

A wine storage unit for CHF 55 per month sounds manageable. But is it really only CHF 660 per year?

Time: Every trip to the wine storage facility costs time. The round trip, finding a parking spot, hauling crates, checking inventory. If you value your time at CHF 100 per hour—and anyone who seriously collects wine should—a visit quickly costs CHF 50 to 150.

Inventory management: Which wines are where? In which box? Which bottles are ready to drink? Managing this yourself takes hours that could be spent elsewhere.

Tied-up capital: You pay for your own storage unit whether it’s full or half-empty. With full-service storage, you pay per case—exactly what’s actually there.

Mistakes due to lack of knowledge: Wines are removed too early or forgotten. A professionally managed inventory prevents this.

Who doesn’t need their own storage unit?

Full-service wine storage is the right choice if:

You buy wines en primeur or upon arrival and want to let them age for 5–15 years
You’ve inherited a collection and need to store it properly for the time being
As a restaurateur or hotelier, you want to pre-finance wines without running your own cellar
You hold wines as an investment and plan to sell them eventually—with a complete provenance as a value-added feature
You simply don’t need regular access to your bottles

In short: If you don’t want to touch a wine for a few years, you don’t need your own storage unit. You need confidence in the right infrastructure—and the patience to let wine be wine.

Sustainability as a Side Effect

Collective storage isn’t just more affordable—it’s also more environmentally sound. A shared, professionally operated climate control system consumes less energy per stored bottle than a multitude of private wine refrigerators or poorly insulated DIY setups. Weinkeller Schweiz operates all locations with carbon offsetting.

Because smart storage is sustainable storage.

Frequently Asked Questions About Full-Service Wine Storage

How much does full-service wine storage cost?

Starting at CHF 10.20 per year per 6-bottle case. For special formats, large containers, and individual requirements, we’ll provide a customized quote.

What bottle sizes are accepted?

All standard sizes: Demi (0.375 L), Standard (0.75 L), Magnum (1.5 L), Jeroboam (3 L), Rehoboam, Methuselah, Salmanazar, and larger. Mixed cases and boxes containing different wines are also stored and inventoried.

Are original wooden cases (OHK) stored separately?

Yes. Original wooden cases are stored and inventoried as such. The integrity of the case—relevant for provenance and resale value—is preserved.

Can wine be delivered directly from the retailer?

Yes. Direct deliveries from retailers, importers, and auction houses are accepted, recorded, and assigned to the customer’s account. The customer does not need to come by in person.

Can I sell wines from the full-service storage?

Yes. Weinkeller Schweiz offers a sales service upon request. Wines with a complete provenance from professional storage demonstrably fetch better prices at auctions and in private sales.

What is the minimum storage period?

The minimum term is one year. After that, an extension, pickup, or sale is possible at any time.

Is the wine insured with full-service storage?

No. Insurance is adjusted annually to match your exact collection.

What is the difference between full-service wine storage and a private storage unit?

With a private storage unit, you rent a fixed space starting at CHF 55 per month, regardless of how much is stored there. With full-service storage, you pay starting at CHF 10.20 per year per 6-bottle case—meaning you only pay for what is actually stored.

Who is full-service wine storage suitable for?

Full-service wine storage is suitable for collectors who buy wines en primeur or upon arrival and want to let them age for several years, for heirs who need to temporarily store a wine collection, for restaurateurs and hoteliers without their own cellars, and for investors who want to hold wines with a complete provenance.

The savvy collector stores smartly

Time and effort—in short: opportunity costs are money. Those who understand this don’t store their wines themselves—they store them professionally, collectively, and cost-effectively. And they drink their wines at the right time, in perfect condition, without ever having to worry about temperature, humidity, or inventory management.