February 2025
Wine is more than just a drink: it is a sensory experience that begins with its enveloping aroma, evoking memories and arousing deep emotions. Since Roman times, wine has been stored in cool, dark rooms to protect it from the harmful effects of light and temperature variations. Over the centuries, conservation techniques have evolved, and today illumination plays a key role.
L’illuminazione di una cantina di alto livello non è solo una questione estetica, ma una necessità funzionale per la corretta conservazione del vino. In particolare, le bottiglie di champagne sono estremamente sensibili alla luce, poiché l’esposizione a determinate lunghezze d’onda (<523 nm) può innescare il fenomeno noto come “gusto della luce”. Questo difetto altera le caratteristiche organolettiche dello champagne, conferendogli note sgradevoli di cavolo bollito o lana bagnata, compromettendone la qualità e il valore.
The lighting of a wine cellar plays an essential role not only in the conservation of wine but also in creating an atmosphere that enhances the sensory experience of the visitor. Each wine cellar has its own identity, shaped by the architecture. Well-designed lighting must harmonize with the ambiance, guiding the eye between wood shelves, natural stone walls, and neat rows of carefully stored bottles.
The general lighting is designed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, avoiding excessive areas of shadow that could compromise the usability of space. Even light distribution helps to maintain an elegant and refined ambiance, while strategic installation is essential to avoid direct reflections on bottles and limit glare. Diffuse light, with amber tones, provides a sophisticated and relaxing space, ideal for wine tasting and display.
Accent lighting enhances the bottles, emphasizing their details without altering their contents. Spot and uniform lighting empower the texture of the glass and the design of the labels, enhancing the chromatic depth of the wine without compromising its preservation. Mounting directly near the displays provides focused lighting that accentuates each bottle, achieving a balanced visual harmony in the cellar. Additionally, using amber LEDs optimizes light efficiency, enhancing details while preserving the wine’s quality, thus contributing to a refined and engaging sensory experience.
These solutions lead to excellent results, ensuring total protection of the bottles from the harmful light spectrum. The elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, achieved through a blend of diffuse and accent lighting, transforms the wine cellar into an exclusive environment, perfect for tastings and presentations. The carefully designed lighting transforms every visit into a historical journey.
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