FAQS
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Your questions answered.
What is WineFi?
WineFi provides solutions for investors seeking seamless and cost-effective exposure to fine wine as an asset class.
What is WineFi?
WineFi provides solutions for investors seeking seamless and cost-effective exposure to fine wine as an asset class.
How do you choose underlying assets?
We combine cutting edge quantitative analysis with the expertise of our veteran investment committee to select the assets contained within our portfolios, to choose wines that have the highest likelihood of out-performing. We factor in multiple datapoints like including critic scores, aging potential, vintage, market trends, and price history.
How do you choose underlying assets?
We combine cutting edge quantitative analysis with the expertise of our veteran investment committee to select the assets contained within our portfolios, to choose wines that have the highest likelihood of out-performing. We factor in multiple datapoints like including critic scores, aging potential, vintage, market trends, and price history.
Where do you store the assets?
We securely store the asset ‘in-bond’ at Coterie Vaults; a UK government approved, condition-controlled warehouse.
Where do you store the assets?
We securely store the asset ‘in-bond’ at Coterie Vaults; a UK government approved, condition-controlled warehouse.
What investment solutions do you offer?
We offer access to diversified, expertly-curated portfolios of wine from as little as £3,000. We can also build private collections of investment-grade wine for individual investors looking to own their portfolio outright.
What investment solutions do you offer?
We offer access to diversified, expertly-curated portfolios of wine from as little as £3,000. We can also build private collections of investment-grade wine for individual investors looking to own their portfolio outright.
How does WineFi make money?
We charge a flat administration fee of 12.5% (equivalent to 2.5% a year) that also covers the management, storage, insurance and brokerage of the wines for five years. If the wines are held for longer than that, additional storage and insurance fees are deducted “at cost” from the sales price of the assets. There are no hidden fees.
How does WineFi make money?
We charge a flat administration fee of 12.5% (equivalent to 2.5% a year) that also covers the management, storage, insurance and brokerage of the wines for five years. If the wines are held for longer than that, additional storage and insurance fees are deducted “at cost” from the sales price of the assets. There are no hidden fees.
Can I drink the wine?
If you are building a private collection, then you are free to request a delivery at any time. If you co-invest alongside other investors via our syndicate, you cannot unilaterally choose to remove the wines from bond for personal consumption.
Can I drink the wine?
If you are building a private collection, then you are free to request a delivery at any time. If you co-invest alongside other investors via our syndicate, you cannot unilaterally choose to remove the wines from bond for personal consumption.
How long do I have to hold the wine?
It varies. As a rule, investors should treat wine as a medium-long term investment, and anticipate a holding period of between 3-7 years.
How long do I have to hold the wine?
It varies. As a rule, investors should treat wine as a medium-long term investment, and anticipate a holding period of between 3-7 years.
How much do I need to invest?
You can invest in our syndicates from £3,000.
How much do I need to invest?
You can invest in our syndicates from £3,000.
What happens if WineFi ceases trading?
In the unlikely event that WineFi ceases trading, you still own the wine directly (if investing via a syndicate) or outright (if investing in a private portfolio). All wines are stored in segregated accounts within Coterie Vaults. We can even provide a third-party login for you to verify this.
What happens if WineFi ceases trading?
In the unlikely event that WineFi ceases trading, you still own the wine directly (if investing via a syndicate) or outright (if investing in a private portfolio). All wines are stored in segregated accounts within Coterie Vaults. We can even provide a third-party login for you to verify this.
Can I invest if I am outside the UK?
Yes! In fact, we have investors in more than a dozen countries.
Can I invest if I am outside the UK?
Yes! In fact, we have investors in more than a dozen countries.
Are you venture backed?
Yes. We are backed by SFC Capital, Founders Capital, and leading fine wine group Coterie Holdings.
Are you venture backed?
Yes. We are backed by SFC Capital, Founders Capital, and leading fine wine group Coterie Holdings.
How can I learn more?
Click “Register” to view the investment opportunities available, and learn more about fine wine as an asset class via the ‘Learn‘ section on our website and our podcast.
How can I learn more?
Click “Register” to view the investment opportunities available, and learn more about fine wine as an asset class via the ‘Learn‘ section on our website and our podcast.
Capital is at risk. Wine values can go down as well as up, and investments may not perform as expected. Returns may vary. You should not invest more than you can afford to lose. WineFi is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Investments are not regulated and you will have no access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Past performance and forecasts are not reliable indicators of future results and should not be relied on. Forecasts are based on WineFi’s own internal calculations and opinions and may change. Investments are illiquid. Once invested, you are committed for the full term. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change.
You are advised to obtain appropriate tax or investment advice where necessary.
WineFi is a trading name of WineFi Management Limited. Registered in England and Wales with registration number: 14864655 and whose registered office is at 5th Floor, 167-169 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5PF.
Capital is at risk. Wine values can go down as well as up, and investments may not perform as expected. Returns may vary. You should not invest more than you can afford to lose. WineFi is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Investments are not regulated and you will have no access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Past performance and forecasts are not reliable indicators of future results and should not be relied on. Forecasts are based on WineFi’s own internal calculations and opinions and may change. Investments are illiquid. Once invested, you are committed for the full term. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change.
You are advised to obtain appropriate tax or investment advice where necessary.
WineFi is a trading name of WineFi Management Limited. Registered in England and Wales with registration number: 14864655 and whose registered office is at 5th Floor, 167-169 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5PF.
Capital is at risk. Wine values can go down as well as up, and investments may not perform as expected. Returns may vary. You should not invest more than you can afford to lose. WineFi is not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Investments are not regulated and you will have no access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) or the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Past performance and forecasts are not reliable indicators of future results and should not be relied on. Forecasts are based on WineFi’s own internal calculations and opinions and may change. Investments are illiquid. Once invested, you are committed for the full term. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change.
You are advised to obtain appropriate tax or investment advice where necessary.
WineFi is a trading name of WineFi Management Limited. Registered in England and Wales with registration number: 14864655 and whose registered office is at 5th Floor, 167-169 Great Portland Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5PF.