Smeg CVI338LX3 Classic Built In Wine Cooler Left Hinge Review, Prices & Score
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🏆 Review & price summary
The Smeg CVI338LX3 is a built-in stainless-steel wine cooler designed for under-counter installation. Its two independent temperature zones can be set for different wine types, while the stated 38-bottle capacity provides practical storage for a varied collection. The fixed left-hand hinge, wooden shelving and activated charcoal filter are useful installation and storage details.
✓ Key strengths
- ✓ Two independent temperature zones support storage of different wine types
- ✓ 38-bottle capacity and 114-litre volume provide substantial under-counter storage
- ✓ Removable and fixed wooden shelves offer a practical mix of flexibility and stability
Key Specifications
- Hinge
- Fixed left-hand hinge
- Finish
- Stainless steel
- Capacity
- 114 litres
- Shelving
- 3 removable wooden shelves and 2 fixed wooden shelves
- Installation
- Under-counter built-in
- Product type
- Built-in wine cooler
- Bottle capacity
- Up to 38 bottles
- Door requirement
- Furniture door panel required
- Odour filtration
- Activated charcoal filter
- Temperature zones
- 2 independent zones
- Manufacturer product code
- CVI338LX3
Who Should Buy It?
- ✓ Suitable for built-in kitchen or bar installations where a left-hand hinge is appropriate.
- ✓ A good fit for wine collections containing reds, still whites and sparkling wines requiring different temperature settings.
- ✓ Useful for buyers seeking more than a compact single-zone wine cabinet.
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Storage and temperature control
The available product information identifies two independent temperature zones, allowing different settings for red wines, still white wines and sparkling wines. This gives the cooler more flexibility than a single-zone design when storing a mixed collection.
Storage is rated at up to 38 bottles, with a stated 114-litre capacity. The shelving arrangement comprises three removable wooden shelves and two fixed wooden shelves, balancing reconfiguration with stable storage.
Installation and design
This is a built-in, under-counter wine cooler with a fixed left-hand hinge. That makes it important to confirm the intended door swing and surrounding cabinetry before installation. The supplied information also states that a furniture door panel is required.
The stainless-steel finish suits a coordinated kitchen or bar installation, while the activated charcoal filter is intended to remove odours from the cooling cavity.
Who should choose it
The Smeg CVI338LX3 wine cooler is best suited to buyers who need dedicated wine storage and expect to keep different wine styles at the same time. Its capacity and dual-zone layout make it more suitable for a varied collection than a basic single-zone cabinet.
The main limitations are installation-specific rather than storage-related: the left-hand hinge and furniture-panel requirement need to match the planned location.
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.