Wine as an investment is becoming increasingly popular and offers an interesting alternative to traditional forms of investment. Due to limited availability and rising demand, certain wines can appreciate significantly in value. However, this type of investment requires in-depth knowledge and careful storage in order to be successful.
Often referred to by the media as the “Pope of Wine,” Philipp Schwander has brought his unique vision to the world of wine retail.
He has worked in the wine trade for over 25 years. Wine has been his hobby since the age of 16, and it remains his passion to this day. For more than ten years, he was responsible for wine purchasing at the St. Gallen wine merchant Martel. He then headed the Zurich wine merchant Albert Reichmuth for four years, before founding his own business, Selection Schwander, in 2003. In 1996, he became the first – and still the only – Swiss to pass the world’s most demanding wine exam, the Master of Wine. Schwander is an honorary member of the Austrian Wine Academy and regularly writes about wine for the NZZ and Tages-Anzeiger.
“A good wine is inspiring and reveals new subtleties and nuances with every sip. A good wine is alive, has character, and a certain typicity. I see myself as an advocate for wine lovers who do not have a big budget. There are high-quality alternatives to expensive wines. We offer these alternatives in our store, and people truly appreciate this selection,” says Philipp Schwander.
The market for fine wines achieves an annual turnover of an estimated USD 5 billion. Those who are interested in investing in wine require specialized knowledge, however. Unlike equities, for example, wine investors buy into a physical product that needs to be properly stored, insured, and potentially transported. Moreover, wine investors need to beware of fake products.
Individual wine bottles: Secondary markets and wine auctions offer a direct way to invest in bottles. This approach requires appropriate wine storage and insurance.
Wine futures (En Primeur): This method allows investors to purchase wine before it is bottled – often at a lower price, providing an investment advantage.
Wine stocks or ETFs: For those not interested in storing wine, investing in wine stocks or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is an alternative way to participate in the growth of the wine industry.
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