Control
Get a complete overview of wine types, origins, storage positions, and history for purchases, consumption, and tasting notes.
For enthusiasts and collectors
Welcome to smarter wine storage
ViniQ elevates your wine collection with clear insights so you can plan purchases better, keep the right cellar balance, and enjoy every bottle at its peak.
What is ViniQ?
ViniQ is a cloud-based platform for private collectors, wine merchants, and restaurants that want a professional and easy way to manage their cellar.
Quality
Receive smart alerts before wines risk becoming over-aged and use your own ratings to improve future investments.
Economy
See collection value, plan purchases based on consumption, and make inventory work more efficient in larger cellars.
ViniQ features
Everything you need for structured, long-term, and professional wine cellar management.
Home Dashboard
A clear overview of distribution by wine type, vintage, origin, number of bottles, and total cellar value.
Notifications
Automatic alerts for wines approaching or passing their assigned drinking window.
Current Inventory
Complete control with details on quantity, location, bottle size, price, and origin per bottle.
History
Full traceable history of everything in your cellar, from purchases to consumption and assessments.
Search & Drink
Find the right bottle quickly and add tasting notes immediately, optimized for mobile as well.
CellarCoach
Forecasts based on historical consumption help you balance current holdings and future purchasing.
Inventory
Efficient inventory tools that reduce administration time and improve cellar data quality.
One Click Winelist
Generate a professional wine list in one click: origin, grapes, bottle price, and glass price.
How to store wine
Insights by Bjornstierne Antonsson. Small environmental adjustments make a big difference for ageing potential and flavor development.
Temperature
Best storage is usually around 10-14C. Avoid fast temperature swings over time.
Light
Store wine in the dark. Strong light can negatively affect both color and taste.
Humidity
Aim for relative humidity around 60-70% to protect corks and labels over time.
Ventilation
Good ventilation matters. Avoid storing wine near strong odors.
Low vibration
Let bottles rest. Unnecessary movement can disturb sediment and reduce clarity.
In depth: How to store
Classic guidance from the original ViniQ text on wine storage.
Temperature
The best storage range is typically between 10 and 14C. At higher temperatures, wine does not become undrinkable immediately, but maturation speeds up and ageing potential shortens. When storage drops below around +7C, wine development slows significantly and may require more time to reach ideal maturity.
The key is not an exact daily number, but avoiding sharp and frequent fluctuations. Wine can handle some seasonal variation, but large short-term swings can affect the cork. For long-term ageing, including decades, a stable and cool environment gives the best results.
Light
Wine should be stored in darkness. Strong daylight and bright lighting can gradually damage both color and taste. White and sparkling wines are often more light-sensitive than many reds.
Long exposure can flatten aromatics and reduce complexity. A dark location or soft indirect light is a simple but highly effective quality measure.
Humidity
Relative humidity around 60-70% helps keep corks in good condition over time. If the air is too dry, corks may dry out, increasing the risk of unwanted oxygen exposure.
Very high humidity for long periods is also not ideal. Labels can deteriorate and mold can develop around capsule and cork areas. The goal is balance, not maximum humidity.
Ventilation
Good ventilation is a clear advantage in any cellar. Unwanted odors in the storage environment can affect wine perception over time, even in sealed bottles.
Avoid storing wine near strong smell sources. A clean, cool, and well-ventilated environment makes ageing more predictable and gentle.
Low vibration
Let bottles rest as undisturbed as possible. Unnecessary vibration and movement can disturb sediment and reduce visual clarity, especially in older wines.
If sediment has formed, standing the bottle upright before serving helps particles settle and gives a cleaner experience in the glass.
About ViniQ
ViniQ was founded in 2013 and is built on more than 20 years of experience in advanced logistics solutions. The platform is developed in-house to evolve quickly as user needs change.
Built for real cellars
From a smaller private collection to professional workflows for restaurants and wine merchants.
Many people appreciate mature wines, but cellar management does not have to stay old-fashioned.
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Modern wine storage with respect for the craft
Some of the features are still under development and will be added in upcoming ViniQ releases.