Viking VUWC2441CRSS Wine Booklet - The Fine Art of Aging - Page 5

Humidity The second factor in achieving optimum storage involves the humidity level at which wine is stored. Having an appropriate amount of humidity is critical to preventing the corks from drying out. Dry corks cause oxidation by allowing wine to leak through and around the cork, and enabling air to enter the bottle. However, too much humidity will induce the development of mold and will damage the labels, negatively affecting the market value of fine wine. Maintaining humidity levels in the 60% to 75% range should keep the corks from drying out while preventing the formation of unwanted mold. 15 shelves accomodate up to 150 full-size wine bottles horizontally, keeping corks moist.