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Transtherm Ermitage Glass Brushed Aluminum #17044
When a collection outgrows a countertop cooler or a converted closet, the Transtherm Ermitage is the cabinet serious collectors turn to. Made in France by Eurocave and holding up to 215 bottles in its standard configuration, it maintains a single temperature zone between 43 and 64°F with no more than a 2–3°F swing — the kind of precision that matters when you’re aging Burgundy or Bordeaux over the long haul. What separates it from most competitors is the built-in heating element, which lets it operate in unconditioned spaces from 32 to 95°F, making it equally at home in a finished basement, a garage conversion or a second-home cellar room.
The aluminum interior, digital touch controls and low-profile rolling shelves reflect a cabinet designed around how collectors actually use their wine. Vibrations are kept out of the equation through slow, balanced compressors that are mechanically decoupled from the cabinet body — a detail that matters over years and decades of storage. The thermal pump recycles condensation to hold humidity between 55% and 80% without any manual intervention, and the glass door is reversible if your space demands it. At 37 dBA, it runs quietly enough to sit in a dining room or study without drawing attention to itself.
Best For
- Moving a 100–200 bottle collection out of an improvised space and into dedicated, climate-stable storage
- Installing in an unconditioned garage, basement or secondary home where ambient temperatures fluctuate seasonally
- Storing a mixed cellar of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhône where long-term aging conditions need to stay consistent without manual oversight
- Placing in a living or dining room where noise and aesthetics matter as much as function
- Heats as well as cools: Unlike most wine cabinets that only cool, the Ermitage includes an integrated heating element, allowing it to operate in unconditioned environments (garages, basements, second-home utility rooms) where ambient temperatures can drop to 32°F in winter.
- Vibration isolation: The compressor is mechanically decoupled from the cabinet body, running slow and balanced to eliminate the micro-vibrations that disturb sediment and accelerate aging in long-cellared bottles.
- Thermal pump humidity management (a Transtherm exclusive): Recycles condensation internally to passively maintain 55%–80% RH without a separate humidifier or manual intervention under normal conditions.
- Temperature precision within ±2–3°F: The electronic regulation system holds the interior within a narrow band around the set point, tighter than most consumer wine coolers that commonly swing ±5°F or more.
- Aluminum interior lining: The inner material has been updated from thermoformed polystyrene to aluminum, which is more durable and easier to clean.
- Rolling shelves feature low-profile grooves that seat Burgundy, Champagne and oversized bottles without adapters
- Silent at 37 dBA, suitable for dining rooms or living spaces without creating background noise
- Control panel displays temperature and humidity simultaneously and triggers separate alarms for temperature deviation, open door, humidity level and sensor fault
Brand: Transtherm
Size: 26 3/4w x 27 1/4d x 72h (in)
Weight: 252 lbs
Power/Rating:
120V / 60Hz; Requires 15-Amp Dedicated Circuit
Capacity: Up to 215 bottles
Material: Metal
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 These Specs Mean
- 15-Amp Dedicated Circuit: This cabinet cannot share a circuit with other appliances; a dedicated 15-amp outlet is required, which may involve hiring an electrician if one is not already in place at the installation location.
- 5-Year Compressor Warranty: The compressor is the most costly component to repair or replace; this extended coverage applies to it separately from the standard 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Is the Ermitage a freestanding cabinet or can it be built in?
A: The Ermitage is a freestanding cabinet. It requires 3 inches of clearance behind the unit and 2 inches on each side and above for proper ventilation. It is not designed for flush built-in installation. If you are planning a remodel or cabinetry surround, account for those clearances when sizing the opening.
How many bottles does it actually hold, and does the configuration change with different bottle sizes?
A: As configured from the factory, the cabinet holds 215 bottles using 3 rolling shelves (12 bottles each) and 3 fixed storage shelves (up to 77 bottles on the largest). The rolling shelves feature low-profile grooves designed to accommodate all bottle sizes including larger-format Burgundy and Champagne bottles. You can add rolling shelves up to a maximum of 14 total — though capacity decreases as shelves are added — or use up to 9 rolling shelves when the 3 fixed shelves are in place.
Can the Ermitage operate in a garage or unconditioned basement?
A: Yes — and this is one of the key differentiators for Transtherm. Unlike most wine cabinets that only cool, the Ermitage has an integrated heating element that allows it to operate in ambient environments from 32°F to 95°F (0–35°C). The thermal pump also actively manages internal humidity between 55% and 80% regardless of outside conditions, making it genuinely suitable for garages, unconditioned basements and second homes that go unheated in winter.
What temperature range does the single zone maintain, and is it suitable for long-term aging?
A: The Ermitage maintains a single temperature zone between 43°F and 64°F with a maximum internal variation of 2–3°F — a tight tolerance driven by the electronic regulation system. Humidity is held at 55%–80% RH. That range and stability covers proper long-term aging conditions for Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône and most other serious reds and whites. This is a single-zone cellar, so it is optimized for storage rather than simultaneously serving wine at two different serving temperatures.
How loud is the Ermitage, and is it suitable for a dining room or living space?
A: Noise output is rated at 37 dBA, which is roughly equivalent to a quiet library. Vibration is further minimized by slow, balanced compressors that are mechanically decoupled from the cabinet body, so you will not hear or feel the unit running through floors or walls. It is appropriate for open-plan living spaces, dining rooms and home offices.
What are the electrical requirements, and does it need a dedicated circuit?
A: The Ermitage runs on 120V / 60Hz and requires a 15-Amp dedicated circuit. This is a single-cabinet unit, so one circuit is sufficient. If you are installing a double cabinet, Transtherm specifies two separate 15-Amp circuits. Plan the dedicated circuit into any renovation or cabinetry work before the unit arrives, as it cannot share a circuit with other appliances.
