FAQS
Your questions answered.
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 are the wines selected?
We combine cutting-edge quantitative analysis with the expertise of our Investment Committee to identify opportunities that may be included in syndicates. Our analysis factors in multiple datapoints such as critic scores, aging potential, vintage, market trends, and price history — giving members the insights they need before deciding whether to participate.
How are the wines selected?
We combine cutting-edge quantitative analysis with the expertise of our Investment Committee to identify opportunities that may be included in syndicates. Our analysis factors in multiple datapoints such as critic scores, aging potential, vintage, market trends, and price history — giving members the insights they need before deciding whether to participate.
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 syndicated collections 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 syndicated collections 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 single, one-off 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 single, one-off 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, you are free to request delivery of your wines at any time. If you co-invest via a syndicate, the wines are held collectively until the syndicate decides to sell, meaning individual members cannot unilaterally withdraw bottles for personal consumption.
Can I drink the wine?
If you are building a private collection, you are free to request delivery of your wines at any time. If you co-invest via a syndicate, the wines are held collectively until the syndicate decides to sell, meaning individual members cannot unilaterally withdraw bottles 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 or 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 or 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.