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Investment wines, collection wines and aging wines
Investment wines, collection wines and aging wines: what are the main differences between these three categories?
From Barolo to Sassicaia: the most famous investment wines
Some of the best investment wines are:
– Chateau Pétrus, year 2000: with its deep ruby-red color, it possesses a delicate cherry and spice taste. Its structure is soft and elegant, and its tannins are sweet and silky.
– Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido, year 2007: 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Blanc. The ripe fruit, tobacco, and vanilla make it a thick wine, ideal to pair with cheese, red meat, and game.
– Barolo Monfortino Giacomo Conterno Reserve, year 2000: in its 1,5-liter version, it constitutes a must-have for whoever is looking for a classic investment wine. The leather and cocoa smell are immediately detectable, and upon further examination, so is the rose smell. It is a complex wine with a particular concentration, with mature tannins, and a long-lasting aftertaste.
These are wine bottles that can be considered investment goods, and which must be preserved with care throughout the years.
With respect to investment wines, pay attention to the year!
When discussing collection wines, one must pay particular attention to the label and year. Some excellent wines in this sector are:
– Barolo Monfortino, Conterno Reserve, year 2010: a 3-liter bottle, with a sweet and silky odor and a fruity taste. It is among the most sought-out collection wines at the international level, primarily because it obtained the highest evaluation from Robert Parker.
– Amarone of Valpolicella Classico, Quintarelli Reserve, year 1995: 1,5-liter bottle, with an exotic fruit (caramel and hazelnut) smell and a strong taste with hints of raisins, clovers, and ripe cherries.
Even for collection bottles it is fundamental to pay attention to the year, since this detail could greatly influence the value of the product.
Here is a little more information on aging wines.
The name alone is self-explanatory: these are bottles that are made to be preserved for a long period of time, with a high number of tannins, oftentimes sealed.
Why should one purchase aging wines? Because they can become safe assets, and their value can increase with the passing of time.