The Allavino VSW5134S-1BR is a 56-bottle single zone wine refrigerator from Allavino’s Reserva series. It is a 33.9-inch tall, 23.4-inch wide compressor cabinet with a black door, glide-out shelves with wood fronts, Tru-Vino temperature control and one zone set between 41 and 64 F. Allavino lists it as front-venting and designed to be built in, and Amazon says it works built in or freestanding, so it suits a kitchen or bar where you want about 40 to 50 bottles of one wine type under the counter. The trade-offs are a single zone, no owner ratings yet, and a bottle count that Allavino’s own page gives two ways, so plan on a few bottles fewer than the headline number.
Allavino VSW5134S-1BR 56-Bottle Wine Refrigerator Review
The Allavino VSW5134S-1BR is a front-venting, under-counter height cooler with clear built-in specs and a listed energy figure inside our energy guide range, but it has one zone and no owner record yet, so you are buying on the specifications alone.
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 VSW5134S-1BR Worth It for You?
Recommended for: Collections of about 40 to 50 bottles kept at one temperature, kitchens and bars with a 24-inch under-counter opening, and buyers who want a black door with glide-out wood-front shelves.
Look elsewhere if: You keep reds and whites that need different settings, you want a model with an owner track record, or you need the door to open from the left on this exact model.
What Works
- Front-venting and designed to be built in, according to Allavino, which says the venting allows under-counter placement
- 33.9 inches tall, so it is sized for under-counter installation
- Six glide-out shelves with wood fronts on ball-bearing tracks that Allavino says extend 90 percent
- Tru-Vino temperature control and fan-forced cooling, which Allavino says give even cooling and near zero fluctuations
- Amazon lists annual energy use at 218 kWh, inside the range of the models in our energy guide
- Customizable colored LED lighting with five brightness levels, a key lock and UV-protective glass
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 title says 51 bottles while its spec table says 56, and its own per-shelf figure works out to 54
- Allavino and Amazon list different weights, 152 lb and 136.8 lb
- Right-hinge door on this model
- After the first year, only the compressor is covered, for parts only
On This Page
How the Allavino VSW5134S-1BR Compares
| Factor | Allavino VSW5134S-1BR | Allavino VSWR56-1BL20 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 56 bottles (Allavino spec and Amazon); 51 in Allavino’s page title | 56 bottles |
| Cooling | Compressor, fan-forced, Tru-Vino temperature control | Compressor, Tru-Vino |
| Temperature range | 41-64 F | 41-64 F |
| Zones | Single | Single |
| Size | 23.4 in. W x 23.6 in. D x 33.9 in. H | 23.4 in. W x 23.6 in. D x 33.9 in. H |
| Door hinge | Right | Left |
| Installation | Built-in (Allavino) or freestanding (Amazon), front-venting | Built-in or freestanding, front ventilation |
These two cabinets share the same footprint, the same 56-bottle rating and the same 41-64 F range. The VSWR56-1BL20 hinges on the left and is listed at 0.9 A and 123.5 lb. The VSW5134S-1BR hinges on the right, and Allavino lists it at 1.3 A and 152 lb, with customizable colored lighting and touch controls. If you need the VSW5134S-1BR itself with a left hinge, a left-hinge version, the VSW5134S-1BL, was also listed on Amazon on October 3, 2026. For two zones in the same size, see the VSWR56-2BR20. The Allavino brand guide covers the full line.
Who Should Buy the Allavino VSW5134S-1BR?
Under-counter kitchens and bars
Good fit
- A cabinet run where you want wine storage at counter height. At 33.9 inches tall with front venting, it is the kind of unit covered in our under-counter wine cellar guide.
- A collection that is mostly one type of wine. The 41-64 F range gives you a single setting for one wine type.
- Buyers who want glide-out wood-front shelves. Allavino says the FlexCount wood slats hold bottles of different diameters without removing racks.
Placement and space planning
Worth knowing
- Allavino lists the cabinet at 23.4 in. wide, 33.9 in. tall and 23.6 in. deep, or 25.35 in. deep with the handle. Allow for the handle when you plan the cabinet line.
- Allavino lists it as designed to be built in and not compatible with an overlay panel. Amazon says it is designed for both built-in and freestanding use.
- Weight is listed as 152 lb by Allavino and 136.8 lb by Amazon.
- 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 reds at different settings, they have to share one temperature here. A dual zone wine cooler such as the VSWR56-2BR20 handles that better.
- No owner feedback. The Amazon listing had no owner ratings and no written reviews on October 3, 2026, so there is nothing yet to judge long-term reliability.
- The bottle count is uncertain. Allavino’s page title says 51 bottles, its spec table says 56, and six shelves of up to 9 bottles each comes to 54. Allavino does not say which bottle shape the count is based on.
A Closer Alternative Worth Considering
Allavino VSWR56-1BL20 56 Bottle Single Zone
A single zone compressor cooler with the same 56-bottle rating, the same 41-64 F range and the same 23.4 by 23.6 by 33.9 inch cabinet. It can be built in or stand on its own, vents through the front and has six removable wooden shelves. Its door hinges on the left, it is listed at 0.9 A, and it weighs 123.5 lb. We rate it 4.1. If your space needs a left-hinge door, or you want a model we have already covered in full, compare the two listings side by side.
Allavino VSW5134S-1BR Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Allavino VSW5134S-1BR, Reserva series |
| Capacity | 56 bottles (Allavino spec table and Amazon listing); 51 bottles (Allavino page title); 6 shelves of up to 9 bottles each (Allavino) |
| Dimensions | 23.4 in. W x 23.6 in. D (25.35 in. with handle) x 33.9 in. H (Allavino) |
| Weight | 152 lb (Allavino); 136.8 lb (Amazon listing) |
| Cooling type | Compressor, fan-forced, Tru-Vino temperature control (Allavino); automatic defrost |
| Temperature range | 41-64 F |
| Zones | Single |
| Installation | Designed to be built in; front-venting; not compatible with overlay panel (Allavino); built-in or freestanding (Amazon listing) |
| Shelving | 6 glide-out, removable shelves with wood fronts on ball-bearing tracks (Allavino); Amazon lists the shelf type as metal |
| Door | Black, tinted low-emissivity UV-protective glass, right hinge, key lock |
| Lighting | Customizable colored LEDs, 5 brightness levels; 8 colors plus a cycle mode (Allavino); 9 color options (Amazon listing) |
| Controls | Digital touch controls |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz, 1.3 A (Allavino) |
| Refrigerant | R600A (isobutane) |
| Energy use | 218 kWh a year (Amazon listing) |
| Noise level | Not published; Allavino describes the compressor as ultra-quiet |
| Warranty | 1 year parts and labor; 5 years compressor (parts only) |
Questions Readers Ask
Does the Allavino VSW5134S-1BR hold 51 or 56 bottles?
Allavino’s page title says 51 bottles, but its spec table says 56, and the Amazon listing says 56. Allavino also says each of the six shelves holds up to 9 bottles, which comes to 54. Allavino does not say which bottle shape the count assumes. I would plan on roughly 50 bottles of mixed shapes. The space calculator helps you size your collection.
Can the Allavino VSW5134S-1BR be built in under a counter?
Yes. Allavino lists it as designed to be built in and says the front venting allows under-counter placement. Amazon says it is designed for both built-in and freestanding use. It is not compatible with an overlay panel. The under-counter wine cellar guide and the built-in wine cellar guide explain what to check before you fit one.
How much electricity does the Allavino VSW5134S-1BR use?
The Amazon listing gives 218 kWh a year, an average of about 25 watts. At an example rate of 15 cents per kWh, that is about 33 dollars a year. That sits inside the 115 to 333 kWh a year range of the 8 models in our energy-efficient wine fridge guide. Your own rate and room temperature will change the figure.
Is there a left-hinge version of the VSW5134S-1BR?
Yes. The VSW5134S-1BL is the left-hinge version, and it was in stock on Amazon on October 3, 2026. Allavino does not list the door on this model as reversible, so pick the hinge side you need before you order.
Should I choose one zone or two at this size?
One zone works if most of your bottles are one type and you are happy with a single setting between 41 and 64 F. If you keep whites and reds that you want at different temperatures, the VSWR56-2BR20 is a dual zone cooler of the same size. The temperature zone matcher suggests settings based on what you drink.
Final Verdict
Allavino VSW5134S-1BR is a sensible buy for a kitchen or bar that needs a single zone cooler under the counter, because it is front-venting, designed to be built in and listed at 218 kWh a year on Amazon. The honest caveats are that it has one zone, no owner ratings yet, and a bottle count that Allavino gives two ways, so plan on fewer than 56 bottles and confirm the details with the seller before you buy.
- Best for: Under-counter installs, single-type collections of about 40 to 50 bottles, buyers who want glide-out wood-front shelves
- Not ideal for: Mixed collections that need two zones, spaces that need a left-hinge door, buyers who want an 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.
