Classic, rare wines need not be just for drinking. As an investment vehicle, wine offers obvious diversification from more traditional investments. Financial advisors strongly recommend holding a diversified portfolio, which stands as one of the biggest items in the “pro” column for investing in wine – wine is “diverse” from traditional investments. Wine values show a low correlation to the value swings of more traditional assets like stocks and can provide returns when other market vehicles are trending down, helping to manage the risk of investing. Many enthusiastic wine collectors buy wine for asset appreciation, with one major side benefit: You can’t open and enjoy a stock or bond as you can a bottle of wine.

The basic question of investing applies to wine: How to choose which (stock, bond, Cabernet, Burgundy, etc.) to buy for the best return? Knowledge and resources are required to answer the question, which we specialize in at Benchmark Wine Group. We track the sales of fine and rare wines globally to understand which categories offer the greatest value growth. Since 2017, while all major indexes are positive, the categories of Red Burgundy, White Burgundy, and Champagne have enjoyed the strongest gains in value, followed closely by the standout wines of Italy (Barolo, Barbaresco, Brunello di Montalcino, and Super Tuscan wines). The best opportunity for value growth comes from purchasing wines when they are young, so we have selected wines that meet these criteria for you below.

Benchmark has the widest selection of investment-grade wines in the country, including a large selection of Burgundy, Champagne, and Italian wines at some of the very best prices in the market, all with our exclusive provenance guarantee. Quantities are very limited, so fill out your cellar today and thank yourself later.