The Allavino VSW11955S-1BR is a 119-bottle single zone wine refrigerator from Allavino’s Reserva series. It is a semi-tall compressor cabinet, 23.5 inches wide and about 55 inches high, with a black metal door, 10 glide-out shelves with wood fronts, fan-forced cooling and front venting, and Allavino lists it as designed to be built in. It suits a buyer with roughly 80 to 110 bottles, mostly of one type, who wants a cabinet shorter than a full tower that can go into cabinetry or stand on its own. The trade-offs are a single zone, no owner ratings yet, and a product page that gives no temperature range, so some details rest on the Amazon listing alone.
Allavino VSW11955S-1BR 119-Bottle Wine Refrigerator Review
The Allavino VSW11955S-1BR fits 119 bottles into a front-venting cabinet about 16 inches shorter than Allavino’s 71.5-inch towers, but it has one zone, no owner ratings yet, and its published specifications do not all agree.
How I reviewed this: I have not had this model in my home. This review is built from the maker’s manual and spec sheet, the owner ratings on Amazon, and the problems owners report most often, weighed against the coolers I have tested myself.
Is the Allavino VSW11955S-1BR Worth It for You?
Recommended for: Collections of roughly 80 to 110 bottles kept at one temperature, kitchens or bars where a 55-inch cabinet fits better than a 71-inch tower, and buyers who want a model Allavino lists for built-in use.
Look elsewhere if: You keep reds and whites that need different temperatures, you want a model with an owner track record, or you need the manufacturer to confirm the temperature range before you buy.
What Works
- 119-bottle capacity on 10 shelves in a 23.5-inch wide cabinet
- Front-venting, and Allavino lists it as designed to be built in; Amazon says it is designed for both built-in and freestanding use
- Glide-out shelves with wood fronts that are removable and repositionable, with FlexCount racking that Allavino says is designed with vibration-reduction technology
- Fan-forced cooling, which Allavino says circulates air for even cooling and faster cooldown
- Black metal door with tinted low-emissivity glass that Allavino says protects wine from UV light, plus a key lock
- Customizable colored LED lighting
What Doesn’t
- One zone only, so a mixed collection has to share one setting
- No owner record: the listing had no owner ratings on October 3, 2026
- Allavino’s page gives no temperature range; the 41-64 F figure comes from Amazon only
- Weight and depth differ between Allavino and Amazon
- Amazon’s 106 kWh a year figure is the same number shown on a 30-bottle Allavino listing, so it looks doubtful
- Right-hinge door
- After the first year, only the compressor is covered, for parts only, according to Allavino
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How the Allavino VSW11955S-1BR Compares
| Factor | Allavino VSW11955S-1BR | Allavino VSWR177-1SR20 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 119 bottles | 177 bottles |
| Cooling | Compressor, fan-forced | Compressor, fan-forced |
| Temperature range | 41-64 F (Amazon); not given by Allavino | 41-64 F |
| Zones | Single | Single |
| Size | 23.5 in. W x 55.4 in. H x 26.4 in. D (Allavino) | 23.5 in. W x 71.5 in. H x 27.0 in. D |
| Installation | Built-in or freestanding, front venting | Built-in or freestanding, front venting |
The choice here is height against capacity. Both are 23.5-inch wide, single zone, front-venting cabinets with a right hinge and a listed draw of 1.1 amps. The VSWR177-1SR20 holds 58 more bottles but stands 71.5 inches tall. The VSW11955S-1BR is about 16 inches shorter, which may suit a run of cabinets or a room where a full tower would feel too large. Allavino does not say that either model replaces the other. The VSWR177-1SR20 also has a temperature range on record, while Allavino’s page for the VSW11955S-1BR does not list one. The Allavino brand guide covers the full line.
Who Should Buy the Allavino VSW11955S-1BR?
Mid-size single-type collections
Good fit
- A collection that is mostly red, or mostly white, kept at a single setting. Amazon lists the range as 41-64 F, which gives one temperature for the whole cabinet.
- Buyers who have outgrown a 50 to 60 bottle cooler but do not want a full-height tower. For more choices at this size, see the large wine cooler guide.
- Kitchens, bars and dens where the cabinet will be built into cabinetry. Allavino lists it as designed to be built in, and it vents through the front.
Placement and space planning
Worth knowing
- Allavino lists the cabinet at 23.5 in. wide, 55.4 in. tall and 26.4 in. deep, or 28.15 in. deep with the handle. Amazon lists 55 3/8 in. tall and 26 3/4 in. deep.
- Allavino’s page says front venting allows undercounter placement, but at about 55 inches tall this is a semi-tall cabinet, so plan for a tall opening in your cabinetry or a freestanding spot.
- Weight is listed as 256 lb by Allavino and 205 lb by Amazon. Either way, it is a heavy cabinet to move into place.
- Allavino lists it as not compatible with an overlay panel, so the black metal door stays on show.
- The door hinges on the right, so check which way it will swing before you choose the spot.
Where it struggles
Think twice
- One zone. If you want whites and sparkling wine at a different setting from your reds, a dual zone wine cooler handles that better.
- No owner record. The listing had no owner ratings on October 3, 2026, so there is no feedback yet on noise, temperature holding or reliability.
- Gaps in the specifications. Allavino’s page gives no temperature range and no control details, and Amazon’s energy figure looks doubtful. The Amazon listing also calls this “the most energy-efficient compressor on the market”; that is the seller’s claim, and no figure on either page supports it.
A Closer Alternative Worth Considering
Allavino VSWR177-1SR20 177 Bottle Single Zone
A single zone compressor tower that holds 177 bottles at 41 to 64 F in the same 23.5-inch width. It is fan-forced, vents through the front and can be built in or stand on its own, with a right hinge. It is 71.5 inches tall and listed at 304.2 lb, so it needs more height and a heavier delivery. If you have the height and expect your collection to grow past about 110 bottles, it is the safer choice, and its specifications are more complete.
Allavino VSW11955S-1BR Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Allavino VSW11955S-1BR, Reserva series |
| Capacity | 119 bottles on 10 shelves (bottle basis not stated by Allavino; Amazon says “various sizes”) |
| Dimensions | 23.5 in. W x 26.4 in. D (28.15 in. with handle) x 55.4 in. H (Allavino); 23.5 in. W x 26.75 in. D x 55 3/8 in. H (Amazon listing bullets; 55 in. H in the listing details) |
| Weight | 256 lb (Allavino); 205 lb (Amazon listing) |
| Cooling type | Compressor, fan-forced, automatic defrost, R600A refrigerant (Allavino); Amazon credits Tru-Vino cooling, which Allavino’s page does not mention |
| Temperature range | 41-64 F (Amazon listing); not listed by Allavino |
| Zones | Single |
| Installation | Designed to be built in; front-venting; not compatible with overlay panel (Allavino); built-in or freestanding (Amazon listing) |
| Shelving | 10 glide-out shelves with wood fronts, removable and repositionable, FlexCount racking (Allavino) |
| Door | Black metal with tinted low-emissivity UV-protective glass, right hinge, key lock |
| Lighting | Customizable colored LEDs: 8 colors plus a cycle option (Allavino); 9 color options and 5 brightness levels (Amazon listing) |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz, 1.1 A (Allavino) |
| Energy use | 106 kWh a year (Amazon listing; doubtful, see below) |
| Noise level | Not published by Allavino |
| Warranty | 1 year parts and labor; 5 years compressor, parts only (Allavino); Amazon lists “1 Year Parts & Labor” |
Questions Readers Ask
What temperature range does the Allavino VSW11955S-1BR have?
The Amazon listing says 41 to 64 F. Allavino’s own product page does not list a temperature range for this model. Since the manufacturer gives no figure, ask the seller to confirm the range if your setting sits near either end.
Can the Allavino VSW11955S-1BR be built in?
Yes. Allavino lists it as designed to be built in and front-venting, and Amazon says it is designed for both built-in and freestanding use. It is not compatible with an overlay panel. At about 55 inches tall, it needs a tall opening rather than a space under a counter. The built-in wine cellar guide explains what to plan for.
How many bottles does it hold, and is one zone enough?
Allavino and Amazon both list up to 119 bottles on 10 shelves. Allavino does not say which bottle shape that count assumes. With one zone, every bottle shares the same setting, so it works best for a collection of one wine type. The space calculator helps you size it.
How much electricity does the Allavino VSW11955S-1BR use?
The Amazon listing gives 106 kWh a year, which would be below the 115 to 333 kWh a year range of the 8 models in our energy-efficient wine fridge guide. The same 106 kWh figure also appears on the listing for Allavino’s 30-bottle VSW3015S-1SR, so it looks doubtful, and I would not draw conclusions from it. Allavino publishes no energy figure on its page. If a confirmed figure appears, multiply the yearly kWh by your electricity rate to estimate the running cost.
What does the warranty cover?
Allavino lists 1 year of parts and labor and 5 years on the compressor, parts only. The Amazon listing shows only “1 Year Parts & Labor”. Allavino is the manufacturer, so I go by its terms, but keep your receipt and check with the seller.
Final Verdict
Allavino VSW11955S-1BR is a reasonable buy for a collector with roughly 80 to 110 bottles of one type who wants a front-venting cabinet that can be built in without the height of a full tower. The honest caveats are that it has one zone, no owner ratings yet, no temperature range on Allavino’s page and an energy figure that looks doubtful, so confirm the details with the seller before you buy.
- Best for: Single-type collections, built-in placements with a tall opening, rooms where a 71-inch tower is too tall
- Not ideal for: Mixed collections that need two zones, spaces under a counter, buyers who want a long owner track record
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References & Sources
- U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Saver – Guidance on estimating appliance running cost by multiplying kWh by your electricity rate, the method used in the electricity answer above.
This assessment is based on Allavino’s product page, the Amazon listing, published owner feedback where there is any, and a comparison of published specifications against other units in this class. Where sources disagree, the page says so. It is updated when the product changes.
About Ms. DuPont
I have spent over ten years testing and reviewing wine coolers, wine cellar equipment, and wine-related gear, and tracking how it actually holds up over time.
