Having a home cellar is the dream of people who appreciate and love wines, spirits, beers... Today we want to tell you what you need to start your collection.
You know that we are a wine bar in Mallorca which also operates as a distributor of the best brands, with a commercial service specialising in on-trade customers and with a service to homes and yachts. We are the best people to advise you on drinks.
3 basic tips for starting your home wine cellar
Let's build the house from the ground up...
- To create your own wine cellar you need to find the coolest, most naturally lit and ventilated corner of your home.
- Identified? Let's move on to the next step: if we want to store wine, the best thing to do is to insulate the cellar so that it always maintains a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. If you are going to mix types of drinks, make sure it is an area where there are no temperature changes.
- Don't forget that lighting can be hot, so choose special bulbs and lamps for wine cellars.
Choosing the broths...
It's a tough one, isn't it? If you're a drink lover you'll want them all, but we're going to suggest a few perfect options to get you started.
Wines
The classics are always a good choice. Our favourites are:
- Whites: Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon blanc such as Mar i Niguls age beautifully and serve to accompany a multitude of occasions.
- Regional: a good local wine is a way to support the local product and enjoy the wine diversity of the area. In Mallorca we have delicious wines.
- Sparkling wines: a good Cava such as a Reserva de L'hereu brut nature, a Champagne or a Prosecco are more sophisticated options. for special occasions.
- Sweet wines: Port, Muscatel or Sauternes offer a unique experience.
- Great reserves: in Spain we are lucky enough to have some of the best wines in the world. What do you think if you visit us and we advise you?
Remember that wines should be stored horizontally so that the cork does not dry out and that some wines cannot be kept in good condition for long periods.
Spirits
If you fancy preparing some cocktails for your guests, what better way to do it than premium spirits like the ones you will find at HG Mallorca?
- With these basics you will be able to prepare a lot of mixes: English gin, bourbon or scotch whiskey, rum, tequila, vodka, vermouth, Campari...
- A few more ingredients and you will have some of these famous combinations ready: Manhattan, Negroni, Gimlet, Daiquiri, Whiskey Sour, Mojito, Gin Fizz, Vesper, Margarita, White Lady...
Beers
You know that we love beers What do you think about starting with these basics?
- Lager or bottom-fermented: the German beer classic
- Pilsen: lower in alcohol content and slightly bitter
- Bock: full-bodied and full-bodied
- Ale or top-fermented: there are a lot of different styles, many of them craft.
The truth is that there are so many beers that it is very difficult to choose: porter and stout, weissbier, kriek, gueze, pale ale, IPA...
Don't worry, we will help you with your choice of beverages according to your taste so that you can start your home cellar. However, remember that those who start out as collectors in this world discover a passion that will last a lifetime. He who warns is not a traitor.
