Allavino makes compressor wine refrigerators in a premium price tier, from narrow 30 to 50 bottle units up to 172 and 177 bottle towers and larger Vite II cabinets. The reason to choose Allavino over cheaper brands is installation: the VSWR56, VSWR172, VSWR177 and Reserva models we review vent through the front, so they can be built into cabinetry. For a large built-in dual zone cooler, the Allavino VSWR172-2SR20 is the one we rate highest. For a narrow freestanding spot, the KWR50S-1SR fits 50 bottles into less than 19 inches of width. The limitation buyers find too late is the dual zone rule on the VSWR56-2BR20 and VSWR172-2SR20: the lower zone must always be set at least 4 F warmer than the upper zone.
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. No unit on this page was bench-tested. These recommendations are built from manufacturer specifications, the listings’ own stated measurements, owner reports and comparison against units in the same capacity class. Where a figure comes from a manufacturer or a retailer, the page says so. Where a model has no published figure, the page says that too.
These are the Allavino wine refrigerators we have reviewed that you can buy today. Each link goes to the full review, with specifications, pros and cons, and alternatives.
| Model | Capacity | Zones | Installation | Our Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allavino VSWR172-2SR20 FlexCount II | 172 bottles | Dual | Built-in or freestanding | 4.5/5 |
| Allavino VSWR177-1SR20 FlexCount II | 177 bottles | Single | Built-in or freestanding | 4.3/5 |
| Allavino VSWR56-2BR20 FlexCount II | 56 bottles | Dual | Built-in or freestanding | 4.2/5 |
| Allavino VSWR56-1BL20 | 56 bottles | Single | Built-in or freestanding | 4.1/5 |
| Allavino KWR50S-1SR | 50 bottles | Single | Freestanding | 4.0/5 |
| Allavino KWR33S-1SR Cascina | 33 bottles | Single | Freestanding only | 4.0/5 |
| Allavino VSW71LD-2BR Reserva | 172 bottles | Dual | Built-in or freestanding | 3.9/5 |
| Allavino VSW6771D-2BL-WD Reserva | 67 bottles | Dual | Built-in or freestanding | 3.9/5 |
| Allavino VSW6771S-1BR-WD Reserva | 67 bottles | Single | Built-in or freestanding | 3.9/5 |
| Allavino VSW5134S-1BR Reserva | 56 bottles | Single | Built-in or freestanding | 3.9/5 |
| Allavino VSW3015S-1SR Reserva | 30 bottles | Single | Built-in or freestanding | 3.9/5 |
| Allavino YHWR99-2SRN Vite | 99 bottles | Dual | Freestanding only | 3.8/5 |
| Allavino YHWR305-1SL20 Vite II | 277 bottles | Single | Freestanding | 3.8/5 |
| Allavino VSW11955S-1BR Reserva | 119 bottles | Single | Built-in or freestanding | 3.8/5 |
| Allavino YHWR99-2SR20 Vite II | 99 bottles | Dual | Freestanding | 3.7/5 |
| Allavino KWR43D-2SR Cascina | 43 bottles | Dual | Freestanding | 3.7/5 |
| Allavino YHWR115-1SR20 Vite II | 99 bottles (listed) | Single | Freestanding | 3.6/5 |
The KWR33S-1SR showed as temporarily out of stock on Amazon on October 3, 2026. Stock on this model comes and goes, so check the listing.
Allavino ratings here are scored against other compressor units of the same size, not against budget thermoelectric coolers. A model loses points for a tight zone rule, an optimistic bottle count, a thin owner record or a warranty that covers little after the first year. It gains points for front venting, fan-forced air circulation and capacity per inch of width.
A 172-bottle dual zone tower that can be built into a 24-inch opening or stand on its own, with fan-forced circulation and 14 metal shelves on glide tracks. Buy it if you need large built-in dual zone storage and have the ceiling height for a 71.5-inch cabinet. Read the review.
The single zone version of the same 24-inch tower holds 177 bottles at one setting between 41 and 64 F. Buy it if your collection is mostly reds or mostly whites and you do not need a second zone. Read the review.
Two zones, 56 bottles and front venting in a 23.4-inch wide, 33.9-inch tall cabinet whose width matches a standard built-in cabinet opening. Buy it if you want reds and whites at their own temperatures in a kitchen or bar. Read the review.
The single zone 56-bottle model in the same cabinet size, with a 41 to 64 F range and a left-hinge door. Buy it if you store one type of wine and want it built in. Read the review.
Fifty bottles in an 18.88-inch wide, 33-inch tall freestanding cabinet with a 39 to 65 F range. It vents at the rear, so give it open air around the cabinet. Buy it for a narrow open floor space, not for cabinetry. Read the review.
A 64-inch tall freestanding cabinet with eight glide-out hardwood shelves and two zones, 41 to 54 F upper and 54 to 73 F lower. The 99-bottle count assumes slim bottles, and it cannot be built in. Read the review.
The Vite II version of the same 23.5-inch, 99-bottle cabinet. Allavino lists nine wood-front shelves, front venting, fan-forced Tru-Vino cooling and zones set 4 to 10 F apart, though it is still listed as freestanding. Read the review.
A 277-bottle single zone Vite II cabinet, 31.5 inches wide and 78.5 inches tall, with glide-out shelves. Buy it if your collection is mostly one wine type and you have the floor space; it is freestanding and has almost no owner reviews yet. Read the review.
A 23.5-inch wide single zone Vite II tower listed on Amazon at 99 bottles and 41 to 73 F, despite the 115 in its name. Buy it for a mostly single-type collection, but expect fewer full-size bottles than listed. Read the review.
A 172-bottle dual zone Reserva tower with a black metal door, front venting and 14 glide-out wood-front shelves. Zones sit within 41-64 F, and Allavino requires a 4 F difference between them. Read the review.
A 67-bottle dual zone Reserva tower only 16.8 inches deep, with front venting for built-in or freestanding use. It has 14 glide-out shelves with wood fronts and a left-hinge door. Read the review.
A 67-bottle single zone tower that is only 16.8 inches deep, with a front vent so it can be built in or stand alone. It has 14 glide-out wood-front shelves and a right-hinge door. Read the review.
A 33.9-inch tall Reserva series cooler with one zone set between 41 and 64 F and six glide-out wood-front shelves. Allavino lists it as front-venting and designed to be built in, with a right-hinge black door. Read the review.
A Cascina series compressor cooler with two zones, listed by Allavino at 41-54 F upper and 54-68 F lower, in an 18.88-inch wide cabinet. It is rear-venting and listed as freestanding, and Amazon lists 277 kWh a year. Read the review.
A 119-bottle single zone Reserva cabinet, 23.5 inches wide and about 55 inches tall, with front venting and 10 glide-out wood-front shelves. Allavino lists it as designed to be built in, and the listing had no owner ratings on October 3, 2026. Read the review.
A 30-bottle single zone compressor cooler only 15 inches wide, front-venting and listed for built-in or freestanding use. It holds one setting between 41 and 64 F behind a stainless steel framed glass door. Read the review.
We reviewed these Allavino models in the past. For one reason or another, each is now unavailable, out of stock, or retired. Each page keeps the record of what the model offered and lists current alternatives.
| Model | Size | Status on October 3, 2026 | Our Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| KWR28D-2SR | 28 bottles, dual zone | Out of stock, availability uncertain | Review and alternatives |
| KWR47D-2SR | 47 bottles, dual zone | Currently unavailable | Review and alternatives |
| KWR55S-1SR | 55 bottles, single zone | Currently unavailable | Review and alternatives |
| KWR102S-1BGR | 102 bottles, single zone | Currently unavailable | Review and alternatives |
| YHWR115-1SRN | 115 bottles, single zone | Currently unavailable | Review and alternatives |
| YHWR305-1BLT | 305 bottles, single zone | Discontinued | Review and alternatives |
Not every Allavino can go into cabinetry. The KWR33S-1SR vents at the rear and needs about 3 inches behind it, and the YHWR99-2SRN needs 2 to 3 inches at the back and on each side. Enclose either one and it will run hot and cycle constantly. The KWR50S-1SR is freestanding and rear-venting too. The VSWR56, VSWR172 and VSWR177 models vent through the front and are rated for built-in installation.
On the VSWR56-2BR20 and VSWR172-2SR20, the lower zone must be set at least 4 F warmer than the upper zone. On the YHWR99-2SRN, one retailer spec sheet lists a minimum 10 F gap. You cannot run both zones at the same cellaring temperature on these models. If you want one temperature for everything, a single zone model is simpler.
Capacity figures assume slim Bordeaux bottles. The YHWR99-2SRN reaches 99 only with bottles no wider than 3 inches and the bottom rack removed. With Burgundy, Champagne and wider Pinot Noir bottles, expect any wine cooler to hold fewer bottles than its rated capacity.
The VSWR172-2SR20 and VSWR177-1SR20 each weigh about 304 pounds. Plan the delivery route, the floor and the help you need before you order.
Choosing between Allavino and Vinotemp? Our Allavino vs Vinotemp comparison sets the two brands side by side on sizes, zone ranges, venting, warranty and what you can order on Amazon. Weighing it against a French EuroCave instead? The Allavino vs EuroCave comparison covers heating, humidity control, built-in venting and where each one is sold.
Allavino sells several lines, and the names tell you less than the specifications do. The VSWR172-2SR20 and VSWR177-1SR20 are Allavino’s two 24-inch FlexCount II towers. The VSWR56, VSWR172 and VSWR177 models we review are 23.4 to 23.5 inches wide, use compressor cooling and vent through the front, so they can be built in or used freestanding. The Cascina KWR33S-1SR is a narrow freestanding unit that vents at the rear. The KWR50S-1SR is the same width and also rear-venting. The original Vite YHWR99-2SRN is a tall freestanding cabinet with hardwood glide-out shelves, and Allavino now sells Vite II and Reserva models alongside it. The Reserva models we review, the VSW71LD-2BR, both VSW6771 towers, the VSW5134S-1BR, the VSW11955S-1BR and the VSW3015S-1SR, are front-venting, and Allavino lists them as designed to be built in. The Cascina KWR43D-2SR is another narrow rear-venting unit, with two zones.
For every series side by side, including how to read an Allavino model number and which series can be built in, see our Allavino Reserva vs FlexCount II vs Cascina vs Vite II guide.
Front venting at sizes from 50 to 177 bottles is the main strength, and few competitors offer built-in installation at the 56-bottle size. The VSWR56-2BR20, the two 24-inch FlexCount II towers and the YHWR99-2SRN add fan-forced air circulation, which helps even out the temperature between the top and bottom of each zone. Most of the models we review also come with a lock and UV-protected glass.
The warranty is short on labor. Allavino covers parts and labor for one year, then only the compressor, for parts, for up to five years. Noise figures are not published for most models. Owner reviews for the older Vite model include reports of an inoperable second-zone thermostat and slow customer service, so read the reviews for the specific model you are considering.
For most models, the specifications give an electrical current rather than a yearly energy figure: 0.9 amps running for the VSWR56 models and 1.1 amps running for the VSWR172 and VSWR177. That current is drawn while the compressor runs, so it cannot be turned into a yearly cost without knowing how often the compressor cycles. Two models do have yearly figures: Amazon lists 277 kWh a year for the KWR50S-1SR, about 42 dollars a year at an example rate of 15 cents per kWh, and for the YHWR99-2SRN a retailer lists 0.95 kWh per 24 hours, about 347 kWh a year, or about 52 dollars a year at an example rate of 15 cents per kWh. Room temperature and how often the door is opened will change the real figure. The energy-efficient wine fridge guide compares listed yearly use across brands.
Keep the vents clear and respect the listed clearances. Where Allavino lists a maximum room temperature, it is 90 F, so a hot garage is a poor home for any of them. Vacuum dust from the front grille or rear coils a few times a year, check that the door gasket seals all the way around, and give a new unit time to settle at its set temperature before loading it fully.
Work out the capacity your space will actually take before you buy.
Put shortlisted models side by side on the specifications that matter.
For buyers who need a built-in compressor cooler, yes. Our ratings for current Allavino models run from 3.6 to 4.5 out of 5, with the front-venting VSWR172, VSWR177 and VSWR56-2BR20 scoring highest. Allavino costs more than budget brands, so if you only need a freestanding cooler, compare it against cheaper units of the same size first.
Some can. The VSWR56, VSWR172 and VSWR177 models we review vent through the front and are rated for built-in or freestanding use. The KWR33S-1SR, the KWR50S-1SR and the YHWR99-2SRN are freestanding only and need open air around them. Check the installation line in each review before you buy.
One year on parts and labor, then the compressor is covered for parts only, for up to five years depending on the model and retailer. After the first year you pay for labor, and on the YHWR99-2SRN for freight too. The details are in each model’s review.
On the models we review, the practical difference is installation. The Cascina KWR33S-1SR is a narrow freestanding unit that vents at the rear. The FlexCount II models we review, the VSWR56-2BR20, VSWR172-2SR20 and VSWR177-1SR20, are 23.4 to 23.5 inches wide and vent through the front, so they can be built in, and they have fan-forced circulation.
For a narrow open floor space, the KWR50S-1SR holds 50 bottles in less than 19 inches of width as a freestanding unit; it cannot be built in. For a standard built-in cabinet opening with two zones, look at the VSWR56-2BR20.
It depends on the model, and Allavino publishes little to go on. A retailer lists the YHWR99-2SRN at 0.95 kWh per 24 hours, about 347 kWh a year, which is above the 115 to 333 kWh a year range of the models in our energy guide. For most other models, the specifications give an electrical current, not yearly energy use. See the electricity section above for the figures.
The VSWR172-2SR20 for a mixed collection that needs two zones, or the VSWR177-1SR20 for one wine type. Both are 71.5 inches tall and can be built in.
Allavino is a family-run company based in San Diego, California, and it says it has been in business since 1997. Its owner’s manuals give its address as 8520 Miralani Drive, San Diego. Allavino does not say where its coolers are built. We found no country of manufacture on its website, in the owner’s manuals we checked or on its Amazon listings.
Start with the causes Allavino lists in its owner’s manuals: the temperature setting, a warm room that needs a colder setting, a door opened too often, a door that is not fully closed, or a door gasket that is not sealing. Then check the vents. A rear-venting model such as the KWR33S-1SR or the YHWR99-2SRN overheats if it is boxed into cabinetry, and Allavino lists a maximum room temperature of 90 F for many of its models. If none of that fixes it, Allavino’s manuals give 888-980-4809 for parts and in-home repair service. Have your model number and proof of purchase ready, because the compressor is covered for parts only after the first year.
Not on the models we checked. Allavino lists R600a refrigerant for the VSW3015S-1SR, and the Amazon listings for the VSW71LD-2BR and the YHWR99-2SR20 list R-600a too. R-600a is isobutane, a natural refrigerant used in many current wine coolers. Allavino does not publish the refrigerant for every model, so check the rating label inside the cabinet if you need to know for a specific unit.
Choose Allavino when the cooler has to be built in. For a large mixed collection, the VSWR172-2SR20 is the model to buy. For a smaller space, the VSWR56-2BR20 gives you front venting without the size. If your cooler will stand on its own, compare Allavino against cheaper freestanding units before you decide.
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.
The Allavino VSW3015S-1SR is a front-venting Allavino cooler that fits a 15-inch space, but it holds only 30 bottles at one temperature and has no owner record yet.
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.
The Allavino KWR43D-2SR gives you two zones in a narrow freestanding cabinet, but Allavino does not list it for built-in use, its listing contradicts itself on capacity, and it has no owner record yet.
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.
The Allavino VSW6771D-2BL-WD gives you two zones in a tall cabinet that is only 16.8 inches deep and rated for built-in use, but it holds just 67 bottles, its zone ranges differ by source, and its owner record is one written review.
Models on this page were assessed against manufacturer specifications, retailer spec sheets, published owner reports and current availability, not laboratory testing. Ratings reflect that assessment and are revisited as products change.
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