In a historic village in Tuscany, Showine is developing the design of a wine cellar for a large private collection: around 3,000 bottles, a space dedicated to storage and a bespoke tasting room designed to enjoy wine in an intimate, personal setting.
The project was commissioned by a client who spends part of the year in Italy. The scale of the work and the features of the architecture required a detailed preliminary design from the outset, developed through surveys, floor plans, sections and renderings.
Storing a large collection inside a historic building
The storage area keeps the material character of the building, with stone walls and rooms that immediately convey their Tuscan setting.
The natural conditions of the rooms do not guarantee, all year round, the temperature and humidity needed to store the collection correctly. The project therefore includes a wine cellar cooling system designed to ensure more stable conditions without altering the architectural feel of the space.
The size of the collection also called for specific work on how storage is organised, taking into account bottles, magnums and wooden cases, and seeking a solution that offers large capacity while keeping a light visual presence.
A structure that lets the wine take centre stage
For the storage area, Showine proposed minimalist wine racking in painted steel rod with an anti-corrosion treatment. A solution designed to reduce the visual presence of the furniture as much as possible: once the racking is filled, the bottles become the focus of the space.
The metal is paired with wooden elements, introduced to make the furniture warmer and create a more natural link with the surroundings.
Technique and material in the same language
The choice of materials comes from the search for a precise balance. Metal makes it possible to build an essential wine storage structure suited to the large capacity required, while wood adds depth, warmth and a more familiar presence.
From storage to tasting
Next to the storage area, the project includes a tasting room conceived as an intimate space dedicated to wine tasting. The updated layout highlights the existing stone elements and includes a pantry for service, keeping the room deliberately essential and lightly built. A few selected pieces, including some armchairs, accompany a space in which materials, light and the original architecture remain the focus.
The lighting, planned in a warm 3000 K tone, is also integrated into the project together with the features of the existing floor and the relationship with the opening onto the outside, preserving the authentic character of the rooms.
Showine handles the specialist part of the project, the cellar's furniture and cooling, and provides the contractor already on site with the technical guidance and preparations required. This way, the building work can be coordinated with cooling, storage, furniture and the future installation.
Designing a private wine cellar for around 3,000 bottles in Tuscany
In a historic village in Tuscany, Showine is developing the design of a wine cellar for a large private collection: around 3,000 bottles, a space dedicated to storage and a bespoke tasting room designed to enjoy wine in an intimate, personal setting.
The project was commissioned by a client who spends part of the year in Italy. The scale of the work and the features of the architecture required a detailed preliminary design from the outset, developed through surveys, floor plans, sections and renderings.
Storing a large collection inside a historic building
The storage area keeps the material character of the building, with stone walls and rooms that immediately convey their Tuscan setting.
The natural conditions of the rooms do not guarantee, all year round, the temperature and humidity needed to store the collection correctly. The project therefore includes a wine cellar cooling system designed to ensure more stable conditions without altering the architectural feel of the space.
The size of the collection also called for specific work on how storage is organised, taking into account bottles, magnums and wooden cases, and seeking a solution that offers large capacity while keeping a light visual presence.
A structure that lets the wine take centre stage
For the storage area, Showine proposed minimalist wine racking in painted steel rod with an anti-corrosion treatment. A solution designed to reduce the visual presence of the furniture as much as possible: once the racking is filled, the bottles become the focus of the space.
The metal is paired with wooden elements, introduced to make the furniture warmer and create a more natural link with the surroundings.
Technique and material in the same language
The choice of materials comes from the search for a precise balance. Metal makes it possible to build an essential wine storage structure suited to the large capacity required, while wood adds depth, warmth and a more familiar presence.
From storage to tasting
Next to the storage area, the project includes a tasting room conceived as an intimate space dedicated to wine tasting. The updated layout highlights the existing stone elements and includes a pantry for service, keeping the room deliberately essential and lightly built. A few selected pieces, including some armchairs, accompany a space in which materials, light and the original architecture remain the focus.
The lighting, planned in a warm 3000 K tone, is also integrated into the project together with the features of the existing floor and the relationship with the opening onto the outside, preserving the authentic character of the rooms.
Showine handles the specialist part of the project, the cellar's furniture and cooling, and provides the contractor already on site with the technical guidance and preparations required. This way, the building work can be coordinated with cooling, storage, furniture and the future installation.
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