Rank #1 in Best Wine Fridge 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why Bottle Counts Lie
Subcold Viva28 28-Bottle Undercounter Wine Cooler
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Subcold Viva28 is an under-counter wine fridge with a 77-litre cabinet, a stated 3-18°C range and a £239.99 price. It takes the top spot in this guide on 4.4 out of 5 from 385 ratings, and its bottle figure is the one number on its page that holds together: the title says 28 bottles and the second bullet says "28 Bottle Capacity" — the same figure twice, in a 77-litre box.
What does not hold together is the shelving. The bullets promise "6 Strong Removable Chrome Wire Shelves". The spec table agrees with itself twice underneath — "Number Of Shelves: 6" appears in two places — and then gives "Number Of Racks: 5" in the same block. Six shelves and five racks are not the same cabinet. The listing never says which of the two is the one that ships. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for this product, not from any testing we have carried out.
How those 385 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £239.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 385 ratings |
| Bottle capacity | 28 bottles — the title and the second bullet give the same figure |
| Cabinet volume | 77 litres |
| Shelving | 6 removable chrome wire shelves; the same spec table also gives "Number Of Racks: 5" |
| Temperature range | 3-18°C via adjustable digital thermostat |
| Energy and noise | 137 kWh per year; 39 dB noise output |
| Dimensions | W 430 x D 450 x H 841 mm |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Very happy with this wine cooler, fits very well under our work top. Set the temperature to 7 degrees and that is more than good enough for the wine. It's id also very quiet.”
Verified purchase“Looks fab and stores lots of Prosecco perfect so far”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Wine Fridge 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why Bottle Counts Lie.
Questions people ask
How many bottles does the Subcold Viva28 hold?
The title says 28 bottles and the second bullet says "28 Bottle Capacity", in a cabinet listed at 77 litres. Those are the only two capacity figures the page provides.
How many shelves does it have?
The bullets and two spec fields say 6 removable chrome wire shelves, but the same spec block also lists "Number Of Racks" as 5. The listing does not resolve the difference.
What temperature range does the Subcold Viva28 cover?
3-18°C, set with an adjustable digital thermostat. One reviewer writes that they set theirs to 7 degrees for wine.
Will it fit under a worktop?
The listing describes it as under-counter and gives the dimensions as W 430 x D 450 x H 841 mm. It gives no additional clearance figures beyond those three measurements.
How loud is it and how much does it cost to run?
The listing gives 39 dB noise output and 137 kWh per year. No running cost in pounds appears anywhere on the page.
Does it lock?
Yes. The bullets list a security lock with 2 keys supplied, and the spec table gives the lock type as Key.
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