Smeg CVI120B3E Built In 45cm Linea Wine Cooler In Black Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
This Smeg CVI120B3E wine cooler is a built-in wine cooler designed for compact kitchen installations. Its single temperature zone, 20-bottle capacity and 5–20°C control range suit a focused collection stored at a consistent serving or ageing temperature. UV-protected glass, low-vibration operation and an activated charcoal filter are intended to support careful wine storage, while telescopic beech shelves and touch-operated access add convenience.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Single-zone temperature control covers a useful 5–20°C range
- ✓ Telescopic beech shelves make bottles easier to access
- ✓ Compact built-in design with distinctive black Linea styling
Key Specifications
- Hinging
- Reversible hinging
- Shelves
- Removable sliding beech shelves with telescopic guides
- Lighting
- LED interior lighting
- Door finish
- Black glass
- Door glazing
- UV-resistant double glazing
- Door opening
- E MOTION electronic touch opening
- Installation
- Built-in
- Width format
- 45cm
- Air filtration
- Activated charcoal filter
- Bottle capacity
- Up to 20 Bordeaux bottles
- Storage capacity
- 56 litres
- Temperature range
- 5–20°C
- Temperature zones
- Single zone
- Manufacturer product code
- CVI120B3E
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Suitable for compact modern kitchens requiring built-in wine storage.
- ✓ A good fit for a focused collection that can be kept at one consistent temperature.
- ✓ Useful for buyers who value bottle visibility, touch controls and easy shelf access.
- ✓ Best suited to standard 750ml bottles and a collection of up to 20 Bordeaux bottles.
Storage and temperature control
The Smeg CVI120B3E wine cooler provides 56 litres of single-zone storage for up to 20 Bordeaux bottles. Its electronic controls cover 5–20°C, giving flexibility for either serving or ageing a focused collection, although one zone cannot independently accommodate different temperature preferences.
Removable beech shelves run on telescopic guides, making bottles easier to retrieve and helping organise the interior. The stated capacity is based on standard 750ml bottles, so unusually shaped bottles may reduce the practical total.
Protection and everyday operation
The UV-resistant double-glazed door is designed to limit exposure to damaging light, while the low-vibration compressor is intended to reduce movement around stored bottles. An activated charcoal filter addresses air quality inside the cabinet, adding to its wine-storage credentials.
Touch-activated E MOTION electronic opening provides a handle-free front, and the interior LED lighting improves visibility when selecting a bottle. Reversible hinging adds installation flexibility, subject to the requirements of the chosen kitchen layout.
Design and suitability
This model is aimed at buyers who want wine storage integrated into a compact 45cm-high Linea kitchen space. The black glass finish and handle-free opening give it a polished appearance that should work well in a contemporary kitchen.
Its strongest use case is a smaller, carefully managed collection rather than a high-capacity cellar. Buyers should also confirm that the intended cabinetry and installation arrangement accommodate the built-in format.
Research note: this BestBuysUK assessment is based on the manufacturer's published specifications and other reputable technical sources. Specifications and retailer availability can change, so verify critical details before purchase.