Transtherm Castel Glass Door Black #16165

Unlike most other cellars, Transtherm cellars are equipped for both cooling and heating - perfect for use in colder climates or regions with a wide variation in seasonal temperatures.

For a serious collector whose Bordeaux and Burgundy deserve better than a converted closet, the Transtherm Castel delivers the kind of temperature precision and vibration isolation that long-term aging actually requires. Made in France by Eurocave, it runs three independent temperature zones in a single freestanding column — a top zone for red wine service at 62–64°F, a large central compartment for aging and storage at 50–57°F, and a bottom chilling section for whites and sparkling at 43–47°F. The integrated heating element extends its operating range from 32 to 95°F ambient, which means it works reliably in an unconditioned garage, basement or second home without any compromises.

The Castel holds 190 bottles in its standard configuration — three rolling shelves at 12 bottles each and three fixed storage shelves holding up to 77 bottles apiece — and can scale to a maximum of 209 bottles with alternate shelving. The rolling shelves have been updated with aluminum interiors and low-profile grooves that accommodate Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne formats without forcing you to reorganize. Transtherm’s proprietary thermal pump recycles condensation back into the system to maintain humidity between 55% and 80%, eliminating the dry-cork risk that plagues lesser cabinets. Compressors are mechanically decoupled from the cabinet body, keeping vibration out of the bottles and noise down to a measured 37 dBA — quiet enough for a dining room or a finished living space.

Best For

• Aging a mixed cellar of reds across multiple drinking windows while keeping whites and Champagne ready to serve at the same time
• Installing in an unconditioned basement, garage or seasonal property where ambient temperatures swing well below or above typical indoor ranges
• Transitioning from an overcrowded kitchen cooler into a dedicated freestanding unit with room to grow past 190 bottles
• Placing in a dining room or living area where compressor noise and vibration would otherwise be a concern

• Made in France by Eurocave
• 3 temperature zones for storing red wine and chilling white wine and sparkling wine
• Electronic temperature regulation system maintains a maximum temperature variation of 2-3F inside the wine cabinet
• Integrated lighting control operates in multiple modes
• Multiple alarms include temperature and humidity alerts
• Heating element allows Castel wine cabinets to operate in unconditioned locations from 32 to 95 degrees F
• Inner material has been upgraded from thermoformed polystyrene to aluminum
• New adjustable shelves can be adjusted to achieve the perfect height
• Transtherm rolling shelves have low-profile grooves designed to easily accommodate all bottle sizes
• Silent operation measured at 37 dBA
• Removable door handle made from steel and aluminum (also reversible on glass doors)
• Premium high-density expanded foam insulation insulation is 4. 5cm thick
• Thermal pump (a Transtherm exclusive) recycles condensation and maintains humidity between 55% - 80%
• Natural ventilation avoids mold and bad odors
• Absence of vibrations through slow and balanced compressors that are disassociated from the cabinet's body

Brand: Transtherm

Size: 26 3/4w x 27 1/4d x 72h (in)

Weight: 252 lbs

Capacity: Up to 190 bottles

Material: Metal

Power/Rating:
120V / 60Hz; Requires 15-Amp Dedicated Circuit

Warranty:
1-Year Limited Warranty - Parts and Labor
5-Year Limited Warranty - Compressor

Owner's Manual (pdf)
Shelf Configuration (pdf)
Door Reversal Instructions (pdf)

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What are the three temperature zones in the Transtherm Castel, and what are their actual temperature ranges?

A: The Castel operates three distinct zones within a single cabinet. Zone 1 (top) holds red wines at service temperature, 62–64°F. Zone 2 (middle) is the main aging and long-term storage compartment, running 50–57°F. Zone 3 (bottom) is a chilling compartment for whites and sparkling wines, holding 43–47°F. The electronic regulation system maintains a maximum internal variation of 2–3°F, so what you set is very close to what your bottles actually experience.

Can the Castel be installed as a built-in unit, or does it require freestanding clearance?

A: The Castel is a freestanding cabinet and cannot be recessed into cabinetry without adequate airflow. It requires 3 inches of clearance behind the cabinet and 2 inches on each side and above. If you are planning a dining room remodel or built-in alcove, those clearances must be factored into the rough-in dimensions of 26¾" wide x 27¼" deep x 72" tall.

How quiet is the Castel, and can it realistically be placed in a living room or dining room without being disruptive?

A: Noise is measured at 37 dBA, which is comparable to a quiet library or a soft whisper at close range. Transtherm achieves this through slow, balanced compressors that are mechanically decoupled from the cabinet body, eliminating transmitted vibration hum. For a dining room or open living space, this is one of the quieter full-size cabinets available at this capacity.

What is the actual bottle capacity, and how does the shelf configuration affect it?

A: As shipped and configured with 3 rolling shelves (12 bottles each) and 3 fixed storage shelves (up to 77 bottles per shelf), the cabinet holds 190 bottles. The absolute maximum capacity is 209 bottles. You can add rolling shelves up to a total of 14, but adding shelves reduces overall capacity. When keeping the 3 fixed shelves, a maximum of 9 rolling shelves can be used. The rolling shelves feature low-profile grooves designed to seat all standard bottle formats, including larger Burgundy and Champagne bottles.

Can the Castel handle an unheated garage, basement, or second home with cold winters?

A: Yes — this is one of the Castel’s defining advantages over most wine coolers. An integrated heating element allows the cabinet to maintain proper internal temperatures in ambient environments as cold as 32°F and as warm as 95°F. Most competing cabinets are cooling-only and will fail to protect wine once the room drops below roughly 50°F. The Castel is explicitly designed for unconditioned spaces, making it suitable for garages, seasonal homes and basement locations without climate control.

What does the warranty cover, and how long is it?

A: The Castel carries a 1-year limited warranty covering parts and labor, plus a separate 5-year limited warranty on the compressor. The compressor coverage is the more meaningful figure for long-term owners — it is the most expensive single component in the system, and a 5-year term reflects Transtherm’s confidence in the unit’s core mechanics.