Creating A Wine Cellar In Your Basement: How To Do It? Regardless of how long you waited before you appreciated fine wines, you’d need a cellar to store them if you have a collection of wines. Depending upon the size of your collection, you can create a small, medium, or large cellar. But, before you create or build a wine cellar at your home, there are a few things you must know. Your cellar should have a moderate temperature between 45-65 degrees. Humidity levels should not exceed 70 percent. Wines are best stored in dark rooms. Proper racking would ensure the safe handling of your wine bottles. Racks should be…