The Allavino VSW71LD-2BR is a 172-bottle dual zone wine refrigerator from Allavino’s Reserva series. It is a 71.5-inch tall, 23.5-inch wide compressor tower with a black metal door, a right hinge, 14 glide-out shelves with wood fronts and front venting, and Allavino lists it as designed to be built in. Both zones sit within 41-64 F, and Allavino says there must be a 4 F difference between them. It suits a collector with a large mixed collection who wants a tall cabinet that can go into cabinetry or stand on its own. The trade-offs are that the listing had no owner ratings on October 3, 2026, both Allavino and Amazon mix black metal door wording with glass door wording, and the two zones can never be set to the same temperature.
Allavino VSW71LD-2BR 172-Bottle Dual Zone Wine Refrigerator Review
The Allavino VSW71LD-2BR offers 172 bottles, two zones and built-in rated front venting behind a black metal door, but with no owner ratings yet and unclear door wording, it is a model to confirm with the seller before you buy.
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 VSW71LD-2BR Worth It for You?
Recommended for: Mixed red and white collections of well over 100 bottles, kitchens or wine walls where the cooler goes into cabinetry, and buyers who prefer a black metal door look.
Look elsewhere if: You want both zones at the same temperature, you want a clear glass door to show off the bottles, or you want a model with an owner track record.
What Works
- 172-bottle capacity on 14 glide-out shelves with wood fronts, which Allavino says extend 90 percent on ball-bearing tracks
- Two zones with separate digital touch control panels, each settable within 41-64 F according to Amazon
- Front-venting and listed by Allavino as designed to be built in; Amazon says it suits built-in or freestanding use
- Fan-forced cooling, Tru-Vino temperature control and FlexCount shelving that Allavino says uses vibration-reduction technology
- Amazon lists annual energy use at 277 kWh, inside the range of the models in our energy guide
- Customizable colored LED lighting with 5 brightness levels and a key lock
What Doesn’t
- No owner record: the listing had no owner ratings on October 3, 2026
- Door description is mixed: both sources call it a black metal door but also mention tinted low-emissivity glass
- Allavino requires a 4 F difference between zones, so you cannot run the whole cabinet at one setting
- Allavino does not list per-zone ranges, the bottle basis for the 172 figure or a cutout size
- Heavy: 312 lb according to Allavino and 304 lb according to Amazon
- Not compatible with an overlay panel, and after the first year only the compressor is covered, for parts only
On This Page
How the Allavino VSW71LD-2BR Compares
| Factor | Allavino VSW71LD-2BR | Allavino VSWR172-2SR20 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 172 bottles, 14 shelves | 172 bottles, 14 shelves |
| Temperature range | 41-64 F overall (Allavino); each zone 41-64 F (Amazon) | 40-55 F upper / 55-65 F lower (manual) |
| Zone gap | 4 F difference required (Allavino) | 4 F difference required (manual) |
| Door | Black metal (see door note below) | Not stated in our review specs |
| Size | 23.5 in. W x 71.5 in. H x 26.75 in. D | 23.5 in. W x 71.5 in. H x 27.0 in. D |
| Installation | Built-in or freestanding, front-venting | Built-in (24 in. opening) or freestanding, front-venting |
| Ratings | No owner ratings on October 3, 2026 | Rated 4.5 on this site |
These two towers share the same capacity, shelf count, width, height, right hinge and 1.1 amp draw. The real differences are in what is published. The VSW71LD-2BR is sold with a black metal door. Allavino does not say that either model replaces the other. The VSWR172-2SR20 also has a published 24-inch opening and published per-zone ranges, which makes it easier to plan around. The Allavino brand guide covers the full line.
Who Should Buy the Allavino VSW71LD-2BR?
Large mixed collections
Good fit
- A collection of reds and whites that is too big for a 100-bottle cabinet. With 172 places on 14 shelves, there is room to grow.
- Buyers who want two zones with separate controls. Allavino says separate panels give more precise control over each zone.
- Kitchens, bars and wine walls where the cooler goes into cabinetry. Allavino lists it as front-venting and designed to be built in. The built-in wine cellar guide covers more options.
Door, placement and settings
Worth knowing
- The door wording is not consistent. Allavino’s title says “Black Metal Door” and its page describes “black metal doors”, but the same page also mentions “The tinted low-emissivity glass door” and lists UV-protective glass. Amazon lists the color as Black Metal and also mentions tinted LowE glass. I cannot tell from the sources whether the door has a window. Ask the seller or Allavino before you order if that matters to you.
- Allavino says “There must be a 4 F difference between the two zones” and that raising the upper zone may also adjust the lower zone. Plan your two settings with that rule in mind.
- Allavino lists the cabinet at 23.5 in. wide, 71.5 in. tall and 26.75 in. deep, or 28.5 in. deep with the handle. Weight is 312 lb (Allavino) or 304 lb (Amazon), so plan a two-person delivery.
- The door hinges on the right. Allavino shows a left-hinge version, the VSW71LD-2BL, as a related product.
Where it struggles
Think twice
- There is no owner feedback yet. The listing had no owner ratings on October 3, 2026, so there is nothing to show how it holds up over time.
- Because Allavino requires a 4 F difference between the zones, a collection of only reds or only whites cannot share one exact setting. A single zone wine cooler handles that better.
- Allavino does not publish a cutout size, ambient limits or a noise figure for this model. For a tight built-in, confirm the opening with the seller first.
A Closer Alternative Worth Considering
Allavino VSWR172-2SR20 172 Bottle Dual Zone
The same size class from Allavino. It holds 172 bottles on 14 metal shelves with wood slats on glide tracks, with an upper zone of 40-55 F and a lower zone of 55-65 F, and a 4 F difference required between them. It can be built into a 24-inch opening with front venting or stand on its own, and its maximum ambient temperature is listed at 90 F. We rate it 4.5. If you want published per-zone ranges and an opening size, it is the easier choice.
Allavino VSW71LD-2BR Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Allavino VSW71LD-2BR, Reserva series |
| Capacity | 172 bottles on 14 shelves (bottle basis not listed); 16 cubic feet (Amazon listing) |
| Dimensions | 23.5 in. W x 26.75 in. D (28.5 in. with handle) x 71.5 in. H |
| Weight | 312 lb (Allavino); 304 lb (Amazon listing) |
| Cooling type | Compressor, fan-forced, Tru-Vino; R600a refrigerant; automatic defrost |
| Temperature range | 41-64 F, per-zone ranges not listed (Allavino); each zone 41-64 F (Amazon listing) |
| Zones | Dual, separate digital touch control panels; zones must have a 4 F difference (Allavino) |
| Installation | Designed to be built in, front-venting, not compatible with overlay panel (Allavino); built-in or freestanding (Amazon listing) |
| Shelving | 14 removable, repositionable glide-out shelves with wood fronts on ball-bearing tracks (Allavino); shelf type steel (Amazon listing) |
| Door | Black metal, right hinge, key lock; both sources also mention tinted low-emissivity glass |
| Lighting | Customizable colored LEDs, 8 colors plus a cycle mode (Allavino) or 9 color options (Amazon listing), 5 brightness levels |
| Electrical | 115 V / 60 Hz, 1.1 A (Allavino) |
| Energy use | 277 kWh a year (Amazon listing) |
| Noise level | Not published as a number by Allavino |
| Warranty | 1 year parts and labor; 5 years compressor (parts only) |
Questions Readers Ask
Does the Allavino VSW71LD-2BR have a glass door or a solid door?
The sources do not settle it. Allavino and Amazon both call it a black metal door, and Allavino’s title says “Black Metal Door”. Both also mention tinted low-emissivity glass, and Allavino lists UV-protective glass for this model. If a solid door or a window matters to you, ask the seller or Allavino to confirm before you order.
Can the Allavino VSW71LD-2BR be built in?
Yes. Allavino lists it as designed to be built in and front-venting, and Amazon says it suits built-in or freestanding use. It is not compatible with an overlay panel. Allavino does not publish a cutout size on its page, so confirm the opening with the seller. The built-in wine cellar guide explains what to check.
How do the two zones work?
Amazon says each zone can be set independently within 41-64 F. Allavino gives 41-64 F for the cabinet and says there must be a 4 F difference between the two zones, and that raising the upper zone may also adjust the lower zone. That means the zones can never match. The temperature zone matcher suggests settings based on what you drink.
How much electricity does the Allavino VSW71LD-2BR use?
The Amazon listing gives 277 kWh a year, an average of about 32 watts. At an example rate of 15 cents per kWh, that is about 42 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. Allavino does not publish a figure, and the same 277 kWh number appears on Amazon’s 43-bottle KWR43D-2SR listing, so treat it as a listing figure rather than a confirmed one.
How many bottles does the Allavino VSW71LD-2BR really hold?
Allavino says up to 172 bottles on 14 shelves, but its page does not say what bottle shape that count is based on. Treat 172 as an upper limit rather than a promise for a mixed collection. The space calculator helps you size it.
Final Verdict
Allavino VSW71LD-2BR is a reasonable buy for a collector with a large mixed collection who wants a built-in rated, front-venting tower with a black metal door, because it pairs 172 bottles and two zones with a modest listed energy figure. The honest caveats are that it has no owner ratings yet, the door wording mixes metal and glass, and the zones must stay 4 F apart, so confirm the details with the seller before you buy.
- Best for: Large mixed red and white collections, built-in placements, buyers who want a black metal door look
- Not ideal for: Single-type collections at one setting, buyers who want a clear glass display 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.
