• The new under-counter coolers have a 38-bottle capacity
• They are available in stainless steel or matte Neptune Grey
• They protect your wine with an activated charcoal filter and anti-UV glass

Worried about storing your wine at the optimum temperature this summer — and equally concerned about style? Smeg has launched a new range of under-the-counter wine coolers that fill the gap between its built-in and column wine coolers. Those have capacity for 21 and 78 bottles respectively; the new under-counter coolers have capacity for 38 bottles.

There are three models in the new range: the Classic, which is stainless steel and comes in a choice of right- or left-handed opening, and the Linea, which is right-handed and comes in matte Neptune Grey. All three models are available now.

As you'd expect from Smeg (which produces several of the best coffee makers we've tested over the years), these are premium products with stylish design, although the themes here are classic and professional rather than the bright colors of Smeg's instantly recognizable smaller appliances and refrigerators, such as the toaster, juicer, kettle and stand mixer I have in my kitchen. These coolers are designed to blend in with the company's Professional Collection and Linea Neptune Grey Collection.

SMEG under-counter wine coolers: key features and pricing

All three models have the same features. They're lit inside by LEDs and feature anti-UV glass to prevent the sun from spoiling your Sauvignon, and the air inside is filtered through activated charcoal. The compressor is low-vibration, which SMEG says is necessary to prevent long-term vibration compromising the quality of the wine.

The coolers support bottles of varying sizes and feature telescoping sliding guides for easy extraction. There are three removable and two fixed shelves, all made from wood.

Temperature control is via an integrated touch display and there are two temperature zones catering for temperatures from 41F to 68F / 5C to 20C.

As you might expect, you can expect the new models to be quite pricey: some US retailers are listing them with a price tag of $3,999, while in the UK I'm seeing a listed RRP of £2,929. That's about AU$5,497.

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