Transtherm Ermitage Glass Door Black #7646

• Active heating and cooling: Most wine cabinets only cool. The Ermitage includes a built-in heating element that lets it operate in environments from 32 to 95°F — a meaningful advantage for unconditioned garages, basements or second homes where ambient temperatures swing seasonally.
• Temperature stability of ±2–3°F: The electronic regulation system holds interior variance to a 2–3°F band around the set point — tighter than most compressor-based units at this size and price.
• Mechanical vibration isolation: Compressors are slow-running, balanced and physically decoupled from the cabinet body, reducing vibration transfer to bottles during long-term aging.
• Thermal pump humidity management (Transtherm exclusive): Recycles internal condensation to maintain relative humidity between 55%–80%, rather than venting moisture out. Natural ventilation also prevents mold and odor buildup inside the cabinet.
• Operates at 37 dBA — quiet enough for a dining room or open living space
• Aluminum interior liner: Upgraded from thermoformed polystyrene used in prior generations; more durable and easier to maintain over time.
• Rolling shelves with low-profile grooves: Accommodate Bordeaux, Burgundy and larger-format bottles without adapters. Shelves are height-adjustable and the configuration is expandable — from 3 rolling shelves at purchase up to 9 when using 3 fixed shelves (capacity decreases as shelves are added).
• Made in France by Eurocave; reversible glass door handle in steel and aluminum; 4.5cm high-density foam insulation

Pairs Well With

• Additional Transtherm Ermitage rolling shelves — the cabinet ships with 3 but supports up to 9 when combined with the 3 fixed shelves, allowing you to increase presentation capacity as your collection grows.

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: The cabinet cannot share a breaker with other appliances — a separate circuit must be run to its outlet, which typically requires an electrician if one is not already in place at the installation location.

Is the Transtherm Ermitage freestanding only, or can it be installed as a built-in?

A: The Ermitage is a freestanding cabinet. It requires 3 inches of clearance behind the unit and 2 inches on the sides and above for proper ventilation. It cannot be recessed into cabinetry without maintaining those clearances. If you're planning a dining room or kitchen remodel, factor that perimeter into your layout - the cabinet measures 26¾” wide × 27¼” deep × 72” tall.

How loud does the Ermitage run in a living space or dining room?

A: The Ermitage is rated at 37 dBA, which is near the low end of a quiet library. Transtherm achieves this through slow, balanced compressors that are mechanically disassociated from the cabinet body, which also eliminates vibration that can disturb wine sediment over long aging periods. For open living spaces, this is one of the quieter options at this capacity level.

Can this cabinet actually hold 215 bottles, or is that a best-case number?

A: The 215-bottle figure is the as-configured count using the included setup: 3 rolling shelves at 12 bottles each and 3 fixed storage shelves at up to 77 bottles each. The rolling shelves use low-profile grooves designed to accommodate different bottle shapes, including large-format Burgundy and Champagne bottles. If you add more rolling shelves (up to 9 rolling shelves when keeping all 3 fixed), total capacity decreases. You can go up to 14 rolling shelves total if you remove the fixed shelves, though that significantly reduces overall bottle count.

Will this cabinet work in an unheated garage or basement that gets cold in winter?

A: Yes. The Ermitage includes an integrated heating element that allows the cabinet to operate in ambient environments from 32°F to 95°F (0–35°C). Most wine cabinets only cool and will fail or fluctuate in unheated spaces during winter. This heating capability is a Transtherm design feature that makes it genuinely suitable for garages, unconditioned basements and secondary homes with seasonal temperature swings.

What temperature and humidity does the Ermitage maintain, and how precisely?

A: The Ermitage operates as a single-zone cabinet, maintaining internal temperatures between 43°F and 64°F with a maximum variation of 2–3°F - tight enough for long-term aging of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhône. Humidity is held between 55% and 80% RH via a thermal pump that recycles condensation. You can also manually increase humidity by adding water to the system. There is no dual-zone capability; this cabinet is optimized for uniform cellar-condition storage, not simultaneous serving-temperature chilling.

What are the electrical requirements, and is a dedicated circuit necessary?

A: The Ermitage runs on 120V / 60Hz and requires a 15-Amp dedicated circuit. It cannot share a circuit with other appliances. If you're placing this in a finished room or basement where no dedicated circuit currently exists, factor in the cost of electrical work before installation. The cabinet weighs 252 lbs, so plan for inside delivery and placement before the circuit is finalized.