Collectibles / Fine Wine

Fine Wine &
Rare Spirits

Wine has outperformed gold over the last 15 years. The best vintages from top producers appreciate as they age, with returns uncorrelated to traditional markets. And unlike most investments, you can drink the downside.

Wine Market Overview

Liv-ex Fine Wine 1000 (10yr)+88%
Burgundy Index (10yr)+178%
S&P 500 Correlation0.19
Global Fine Wine Market$5.8B

Investment Regions

Not all wine is investment-grade. Focus on established regions with proven track records, transparent pricing, and liquid secondary markets.

Bordeaux

10.2% annualized

The benchmark for investment wine. First Growths and classified estates with centuries of track record.

Top Producers
Château Lafite RothschildChâteau MargauxChâteau Latour
Min Investment: $5,000

Burgundy

14.8% annualized

Scarce, terroir-driven wines. DRC and top Cru producers command astronomical prices.

Top Producers
Domaine de la Romanée-ContiDomaine LeroyHenri Jayer
Min Investment: $10,000

Champagne

8.4% annualized

Prestige cuvées from top houses. Longer aging potential than many realize.

Top Producers
Dom PérignonKrugSalon
Min Investment: $3,000

Rare Whisky

12.1% annualized

Single malt Scotch and Japanese whisky. Exploding collectible market.

Top Producers
Macallan 25+Yamazaki 18+Port Ellen
Min Investment: $2,500

Why Wine Works as an Investment

Consumption Drives Scarcity

Unlike gold, wine gets consumed. Each bottle drunk reduces supply, supporting prices of remaining inventory.

Quality Improves with Age

Top wines develop complexity over decades. A 2010 Bordeaux may peak in 2040, appreciating the entire time.

Terroir is Irreplaceable

You can't replicate DRC in Napa. Geographic scarcity provides moats that persist across generations.

Vintage Variation

Great vintages (2005, 2009, 2010, 2016) command premiums. Active markets reward expertise.

Featured: 2016 Bordeaux

The 2016 vintage is considered one of the finest in Bordeaux history. Still young, these wines have significant appreciation potential over the next 20+ years.

Lafite 2016$650/bottle
+28% since release
Margaux 2016$580/bottle
+32% since release
Latour 2016$720/bottle
+24% since release
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How to Invest

From managed portfolios to direct ownership, choose the approach that matches your expertise and involvement level.

Vinovest

Managed Portfolio

AI-driven wine portfolio management. Hands-off approach with professional sourcing and storage.

Minimum$1,000
Fees2.85% annual
StorageIncluded
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Cult Wines

Advisory

White-glove service for serious collectors. Custom portfolios and exit strategies.

Minimum$10,000
FeesVaries
StorageBonded warehouses
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Liv-ex

Exchange

The stock exchange for wine. Trade directly with other collectors and merchants.

Minimum$5,000
FeesTrading fees
StoragePartner network
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Wine Due Diligence

Counterfeit wine is a real problem at the top end. Follow this checklist before any significant purchase.

1
Verify provenance—chain of custody from release to present
2
Confirm professional storage history (temperature-controlled)
3
Check bottle condition and fill level
4
Authenticate via label, cork, and capsule inspection
5
Verify market pricing via Liv-ex or Wine-Searcher
6
Understand storage and insurance costs going forward
7
Consider currency exposure for non-domestic wines
8
Review platform exit mechanisms and liquidity