The Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD is a 67-bottle single zone wine refrigerator from Allavino’s Reserva series. It is a tall, shallow compressor cabinet, 23.5 inches wide, 71.5 inches tall and only 16.8 inches deep, with glide-out wood-front shelves, a front vent and Tru-Vino temperature control. Allavino says it is designed to be built in and can also be used freestanding. It suits someone who wants a full-height wine wall in a spot where a standard-depth cooler would stick out too far, and who keeps one type of wine at one setting. The trade-offs are a modest bottle count for its height, one zone, a temperature range that Allavino and Amazon list differently, and a very small owner record that appears to be shared with the dual zone version.
Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD 67-Bottle Wine Refrigerator Review
The Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD is a shallow, front-venting tower that can be built in or stand alone, but you pay for that slim depth in capacity, and the owner record is too thin to judge it on.
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 VSW6771S-1BR-WD Worth It for You?
Recommended for: Collections of about 40 to 60 bottles kept at one temperature, hallways, dining rooms or cabinetry runs where a shallow cabinet matters, and buyers who want a full-height cooler that can be built in.
Look elsewhere if: You keep reds and whites that need different settings, you want the most bottles per inch of floor, or you want a model with a long owner track record.
What Works
- Only 16.8 inches deep, or 18.55 inches with the handle, according to Allavino
- Allavino lists it as designed to be built in, with a front vent at the bottom, and says it can also be used freestanding
- 14 glide-out, removable and repositionable shelves with wood fronts; Allavino says 13 hold 5 bottles and one holds 2
- Tru-Vino temperature control, which Allavino says holds the temperature steady at your chosen setting
- Double-paned, low-emissivity glass that Allavino says blocks 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
- 67 bottles is a small count for a 71.5-inch tall cabinet, a direct result of the shallow depth
- Allavino lists 41-68 F, while the Amazon listing says 41-64 F
- Very small owner record: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, and the one written review appears to be shared with the dual zone listing
- No annual energy figure on the Amazon listing or on Allavino’s page
- Right-hinge door; Allavino sells the left-hinge version as a separate model
- After the first year, only the compressor is covered, for parts only
On This Page
How the Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD Compares
| Factor | Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD | Allavino VSW6771D-2BL-WD |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 bottles on 14 shelves | 67 bottles on 14 shelves |
| Zones | Single | Dual |
| Temperature range | 41-68 F (Allavino); 41-64 F (Amazon) | 41-68 F overall (Allavino); 41-60 F upper and 45-64 F lower (Amazon description) |
| Size | 23.5 in. W x 71.5 in. H x 16.8 in. D | 23.5 in. W x 71.5 in. H x 16.8 in. D |
| Door hinge | Right | Left |
| Installation | Built-in or freestanding, front-venting | Built-in or freestanding, front-venting |
These two share the same shallow Reserva cabinet, the same 67-bottle shelving and the same 2.1 amp draw on Allavino’s pages. The real choice is one zone or two. The single zone VSW6771S-1BR-WD is the simpler pick if your collection is mostly one type of wine. The VSW6771D-2BL-WD lets you keep reds and whites at different settings, though its per-zone ranges appear only in the Amazon description, not on Allavino’s page. Note the hinges too: the single zone model reviewed here opens on the right and the dual zone model on the left, and Allavino sells the opposite-hinge versions as separate models. The Allavino brand guide covers the full line.
Who Should Buy the Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD?
Shallow spaces and wine walls
Good fit
- Hallways, dining rooms and kitchen runs where a standard-depth cooler would stick out. The one written owner review praises it as “thin enough” not to stick out as far as other fridges.
- A collection that is mostly red, or mostly white, kept at one setting. The listed range gives you a single setting for one wine type.
- Buyers who want it built into cabinetry now, with the option to use it freestanding later. For more tall choices, see the large wine cooler guide.
Placement and installation
Worth knowing
- Allavino lists the cabinet at 23.5 in. wide, 71.5 in. tall and 16.8 in. deep, or 18.55 in. deep with the handle. The Amazon listing gives 18.4 in. with the handle.
- Allavino says the vent sits at the front bottom, so it can run inside cabinetry or out in the open. It is not compatible with an overlay panel. See the built-in wine cellar guide before you plan a cutout.
- Weight is listed as 238 lb by Allavino and 224 lb by Amazon. Either way, it is a heavy cabinet to move into place.
- The door hinges on the right. Allavino offers a left-hinge version, the VSW6771S-1BL-W, as a separate model.
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.
- Capacity for the height. The shallow cabinet holds 67 bottles, while the deeper VSWR177-1SR20 at the same width and height is listed for 177. The one owner review also mentions bottles that are “a little tight fitting” in the rows.
- The owner record is almost empty. Both 67-bottle listings show 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings and the same single written review, so the reviews appear to be shared between the dual and single zone listings. That is not enough to judge long-term reliability.
A Closer Alternative Worth Considering
Allavino VSWR177-1SR20 177 Bottle Single Zone
A single zone compressor tower with the same 23.5-inch width and 71.5-inch height, rated for 177 bottles at 41 to 64 F. It is front-venting, can be built in or stand on its own, and also hinges on the right. The catch is depth: it is 27.0 inches deep, about 10 inches deeper than the VSW6771S-1BR-WD. If your space can take the extra depth, it holds far more bottles in the same footprint width.
Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD, Reserva series |
| Capacity | 67 standard bottles on 14 shelves |
| Dimensions | 23.5 in. W x 16.8 in. D x 71.5 in. H; 18.55 in. deep with handle (Allavino); 18.4 in. with handle (Amazon listing) |
| Weight | 238 lb (Allavino); 224 lb (Amazon listing) |
| Cooling type | Compressor, Tru-Vino temperature control, automatic defrost, R600A refrigerant (Allavino) |
| Temperature range | 41-68 F (Allavino); 41-64 F (Amazon listing) |
| Zones | Single |
| Controls | Digital control panel with physical buttons (Allavino) |
| Installation | Designed to be built in, or freestanding; front-venting; not compatible with overlay panel (Allavino) |
| Shelving | 14 glide-out, removable, repositionable shelves with wood fronts; 13 hold 5 bottles, one holds 2 (Allavino) |
| Door | Black, double-paned low-emissivity UV-protective glass, right hinge, key lock |
| Lighting | Customizable colored LEDs: 7 hue options plus a multicolor mode (Allavino); 9 color options and 5 brightness levels (Amazon listing) |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz, 2.1 A (Allavino) |
| Energy use | Not listed on the Amazon listing or Allavino’s page |
| Noise level | Not published by Allavino |
| Warranty | 1 year parts and labor; 5 years compressor (parts only) |
Questions Readers Ask
What temperature range does the Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD have?
Allavino lists 41 to 68 F. The Amazon listing says 41 to 64 F. Allavino is the manufacturer, so I go by its figure, but ask the seller to confirm if you need the top of the range.
Can the Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD be built in?
Yes. Allavino lists it as designed to be built in, with a vent at the front bottom, and says it can also be used as a freestanding unit. It is not compatible with an overlay panel, so the black glass door stays on show. The built-in wine cellar guide explains what to check before you install.
What is the difference between the VSW6771S-1BR-WD and the VSW6771D-2BL-WD?
The VSW6771S-1BR-WD has one zone and a right-hinge door. The VSW6771D-2BL-WD has two zones and a left-hinge door. Both hold 67 bottles in the same 16.8-inch deep cabinet. Our VSW6771D-2BL-WD review covers the dual zone version.
How much electricity does the Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD use?
No annual energy figure appeared on the Amazon listing on October 3, 2026, and Allavino’s page does not list one either. Allavino lists a draw of 2.1 amps at 115 V. If a yearly kWh figure is published, multiply it by your electricity rate to estimate the cost. The energy-efficient wine fridge guide compares listed yearly use across models.
How many bottles does the Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD really hold?
Allavino says up to 67 standard bottles: 13 shelves of 5 and one shelf of 2. It does not say which bottle shape that assumes. The one owner review mentions bottles that are a little tight in the rows, so plan on fewer if you keep many wide bottles. The space calculator helps you size it.
Final Verdict
Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD is a sensible buy for a one-type collection of 40 to 60 bottles in a spot where depth matters, because it puts a full-height, front-venting cooler in only 16.8 inches of depth and can be built in or stand alone. The honest caveats are one zone, a modest bottle count for its size, a temperature range that differs between Allavino and Amazon, and an owner record too small to judge, so confirm the details with the seller before you buy.
- Best for: Shallow spaces, built-in wine walls, single-type collections, buyers who want a right-hinge door
- Not ideal for: Mixed collections that need two zones, buyers who want the most bottles per inch, 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.
