Rare wine has fascinated investors for centuries. Lifelong experience in this field is of great importance. Investing in wine is very complex, but done right, it can prove to be a very lucrative business. Over the past three decades, fine wine has demonstrated itself to be one of the top-performing assets, achieving a remarkable compound annual growth rate of 10%. 
Prices for rare wines have increased by over 100% in recent years. This demand is expected to increase even further as more wine lovers develop in the Asian region. The global wine market was valued at USD 339.53 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 456.76 Billion by 2028. 
 
Corked wine continues to mature after bottling and benefits from an additional price increase over time due to a higher intrinsic value. 
 
Putting a Rare Wine portfolio together is a journey that never really ends. However, what the right composition should look like is just the beginning. It is important to stay informed about the latest trends in order to make appropriate sales and additions to our selection. 
 
Key factors for wine as an investment: 
 
Region 
Choosing the right portfolio mix is similar to choosing on the stock market. We should avoid putting all our eggs in one basket and therefore diversify our portfolio across different wine regions. To this end, we should always keep a few classics from regions such as Piedmont, Tuscany, Bordeaux and Champagne in the portfolio. But it is also important to diversify not only across regions but also across countries and to include wines from Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and Austria, for example. 
 
Quality 
The first step towards success has been taken with the selection of wine regions for our portfolio. Now comes the main part of the research. Not every producer within these selected regions maintains the same quality standards. It is estimated that only 0.1% of the world's wine production reaches investment quality. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to select award-winning wines from top producers. 
 
Storage 
It is not enough to store carefully selected wines in an ordinary cellar if you expect serious returns. The importance of professional storage of wine is the key requirement to obtain world-renowned quality labels. Many auction houses won't even accept the wine if they feel that the storage requirements have not been met.

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Splint Invest Platform Fee 
Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
 
External maintenance costs 
We are committed to providing the highest standards of storage, maintenance and insurance of your equipment on your behalf. The associated costs will be shared between the splint holders and included as an ongoing cost in relation to each asset. So if you own 1% of the wine bottles, your splint account will be charged 1% of the associated costs. Further details and breakdowns are listed in the factsheet for each investment. 
 
Exit fee 
When you sell an investment, you will be charged a flat fee of 2% of the transaction volume. This includes our expenses for sales on the secondary market, our costs for maintaining this market and our organisation of an asset sale at the end of the contract.

⚠️New: We now provide you with the option to repurchase your splints at market value anytime. Please note that an additional processing fee will apply. The processing fee varies based on the volume, investment, and your holding duration. Use the contact form to initiate the process. 
 
Why Tuscan Wine? 
The Tuscan Region as a Renowned Wine Region 
Tuscany is considered the most famous wine region in Italy and simultaneously one of the outstanding regions in Europe. Its favorable climate has gained popularity in recent years compared to Bordeaux. 
 
Historical Significance and Success in Trade 
The trade of Italian premium wines has seen a steady increase in recent years, with Tuscany playing a significant role due to its long tradition in winemaking. The history dates back to Greek settlers who planted vineyards as early as 800 BC. 
 
Contribution to Italy's Growth 
Tuscan wines have significantly contributed to Italy's growth in the last two years. Despite impressive growth, they remain an attractive investment. Interestingly, most Tuscan brands use the same grapes as their Bordeaux counterparts, and the comparatively affordable prices highlight the potential of this region. 
 
Positive Influencing Factors on the Wine Market 
Several factors, including rising prices and increasing ratings by wine critics, positively impact the Tuscan wine market. 
 
Potential of Super Tuscans 
Super Tuscans, also known as Italian investment-grade wines, demonstrate significant potential compared to many other wine regions. 
 
Why Sassicaia? 
Renowned for Sassicaia 
Tenuta San Guido, also known as Sassicaia, is located in the Bolgheri region on the Tuscan coast and has earned an excellent reputation. The estate is particularly known for its famous wine, Sassicaia, which carries a DOC quality seal. 
 
History and Reputation of Sassicaia 
Sassicaia was first commercially released in the 1960s and has since become one of the most esteemed Italian wines. The wine contributed to increasing the recognition of the quality of Tuscan wines internationally. 
 
Value Growth and Investment Potential 
Different vintages of Sassicaia consistently show high value growth and are among the outstanding investment wines of Tuscany. As one of the first Supertuscans, Sassicaia has revolutionized the world of wine and significantly influenced winemaking in Italy. 
 
Historic Victory at a Tasting in Paris 
In the 1970s, Sassicaia achieved a historic victory at a famous tasting in Paris, surpassing some of the best Bordeaux wines, gaining worldwide recognition from wine enthusiasts and critics.

The price of €36,200 includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of €5,400. €30,800 can be allocated to the bottles. 
Platform Fee Splint Invest: Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
External maintenance costs: Shipping, handling, 9 years storage, and insurance.

Variable Costs

Ports Francs et Entrepôts de Genève SA,&nbsp;Route du Grand-Lancy 6a, 1211 Genève

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The reference vintage of 2012 has shown an appreciation of 84.4% over the last 5 years. 
 
The Liv-Ex Italy 100 Index has gained 35% in value over the past 5 years, highlighting the appreciation of so-called 'Supertuscan' wines in general.

Return

Although prices in Tuscany have slightly eased in 2023, further price increases are expected. This is due to the fact that the production volume will not be able to meet the high demand in the future. 
 
The various vintages of Sassicaia consistently show high-value appreciation and are considered outstanding investment wines in Tuscany.

Stability

Sassicaia is one of the most famous wines in the world and the first Supertuscan ever produced. It is, therefore, the founder of an entire wine genre and revolutionized winemaking in Italy.

Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, 2020

The estate Tenuta San Guido, also known as Sassicaia, is located in the Bolgheri region on the Tuscan coast in Italy. It was founded in the 20th century and has gained an excellent reputation for producing high-quality wines. The most well-known product of Tenuta San Guido is Sassicaia, one of the first so-called 'Supertuscans.' This wine was first commercially released in the 1960s and has since evolved into one of the most esteemed Italian wines.

Track Record

Berghaus &amp; Cie. GmbH is a Cologne-based company that offers wine as an alternative investment. They trade in the world's most exclusive wines.

Berghaus &amp; Cie. combines the traditional world of exquisite wines with that of modern investments. The combination of a traditional product with state-of-the-art technologies reflects our entrepreneurial approach: Disruptive Traditional 
 
Wine is not just a complement, but a real alternative to the usual forms of investment. A professional wine investment enriches investors with attractive returns and also offers an exciting future as a tangible asset. 
 
Berghaus &amp; Cie. was founded in 2021 by Tristan A. Berghaus, Martin Dammrath and Peter Irnich. In spring 2022, Dennis Pelzer was taken on as an investor. Since summer 2022, the company has successfully established itself on the German market.

Berghaus & Cie. GmbH

Managing Director 
 
Peter Irnich manages the commercial and operational processes at Berghaus &amp; Cie. He organises the optimal handling of your investment and ensures that your wines are safely stored under perfect conditions at all times. Following his commercial training, he studied business administration in Cologne. He has broad professional expertise in various sectors. After working for a management consultancy in the USA, he participated as managing partner in the founding of Berghaus &amp; Cie. He is intensively and steadily expanding his wine expertise. He is also certified by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

This is an investment opportunity where we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (Berghaus &amp; Cie. GmbH)&nbsp;and have thus verified that a positive return can be expected after deduction of all costs for storage and insurance.

Furthermore, we have verified the existence, the professional storage and the insurance of the bottle.

Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia, 2020

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