--- title: Vinovest FAQ description: Vinovest FAQ --- [Skip to content](https://help.vinovest.co#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://help.vinovest.co/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [![logo](https://help.vinovest.co/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=80&height=80&name=logo.png)](https://www.vinovest.co/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://help.vinovest.co/kb-tickets/new) How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### [About Vinovest An overview of our mission, team, and how we combine expertise with technology to make fine-wine and whiskey investing accessible.](https://help.vinovest.co/about-vinovest?hsLang=en) - [What is Vinovest?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-is-vinovest?hsLang=en) - [How does Vinovest work?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-does-vinovest-work?hsLang=en) - [What is the Vinovest Marketplace? How is it different from my Vinovest portfolio?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-is-the-vinovest-marketplace-how-is-it-different-from-my-vinovest-portfolio?hsLang=en) - [How does Vinovest compare to other wine and whiskey investment platforms?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-does-vinovest-compare-to-other-wine-and-whiskey-investment-platforms?hsLang=en) - [What is Vinovest’s track record for returns?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-is-vinovests-track-record-for-returns?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/about-vinovest?hsLang=en) ### [Investing How the platform works—from account setup and funding to asset selection, risk management, and performance monitoring.](https://help.vinovest.co/investing?hsLang=en) - [Can I invest in both wine and whiskey?](https://help.vinovest.co/can-i-invest-in-both-wine-and-whiskey?hsLang=en) - [What is the minimum deposit amount for wine and whiskey investing?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-is-the-minimum-deposit-amount-for-wine-and-whiskey-investing?hsLang=en) - [How does Vinovest determine if a wine is investment-worthy?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-does-vinovest-determine-if-a-wine-is-investment-worthy?hsLang=en) - [Will Vinovest automatically sell my whiskey when it’s at peak value? What if I want to sell my cask before then?](https://help.vinovest.co/will-vinovest-automatically-sell-my-whiskey-when-its-at-peak-value-what-if-i-want-to-sell-my-cask-before-then?hsLang=en) - [Can I sell my wine at any time?](https://help.vinovest.co/can-i-sell-my-wine-at-any-time?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/investing?hsLang=en) ### [Storage, Ownership, and Insurance Details on bonded storage, full legal title, custody partners, and the all-risk insurance that protects every bottle and barrel.](https://help.vinovest.co/storage-ownership-and-insurance?hsLang=en) - [Where is my wine and whiskey stored?](https://help.vinovest.co/where-is-my-wine-and-whiskey-stored?hsLang=en) - [Is my wine and whiskey insured?](https://help.vinovest.co/is-my-wine-and-whiskey-insured?hsLang=en) - [Who owns the wine and whiskey in my portfolio? How can I verify ownership?](https://help.vinovest.co/who-owns-the-wine-and-whiskey-in-my-portfolio-how-can-i-verify-ownership?hsLang=en) - [Can I tour the wine storage facilities or visit my cask?](https://help.vinovest.co/can-i-tour-the-wine-storage-facilities-or-visit-my-cask?hsLang=en) - [What happens to my wines if Vinovest were to go out of business?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-happens-to-my-wines-if-vinovest-were-to-go-out-of-business?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/storage-ownership-and-insurance?hsLang=en) ### [Returns and Liquidity Historical performance data, exit options, typical sale timelines, and how market conditions affect price appreciation and liquidity.](https://help.vinovest.co/returns-and-liquidity?hsLang=en) - [Are the wine and whiskey markets liquid? How easy will it be to sell my holdings?](https://help.vinovest.co/are-the-wine-and-whiskey-markets-liquid-how-easy-will-it-be-to-sell-my-holdings?hsLang=en) - [How and when do I earn a return on my wine and whiskey investments?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-and-when-do-i-earn-a-return-on-my-wine-and-whiskey-investments?hsLang=en) - [Why is there uninvested cash in my account?](https://help.vinovest.co/why-is-there-uninvested-cash-in-my-account?hsLang=en) - [Does Vinovest charge extra commissions when I sell my wine or whiskey?](https://help.vinovest.co/does-vinovest-charge-extra-commissions-when-i-sell-my-wine-or-whiskey?hsLang=en) - [How do time horizons work for wine investments? Can I adjust them?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-do-time-horizons-work-for-wine-investments-can-i-adjust-them?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/returns-and-liquidity?hsLang=en) ### [Deposits and Payments Accepted funding methods, deposit schedules, currency options, and how we process management fees and trade settlements.](https://help.vinovest.co/deposits-and-payments?hsLang=en) - [What is the minimum amount that I can deposit? Can I set up recurring deposits?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-is-the-minimum-amount-that-i-can-deposit-can-i-set-up-recurring-deposits?hsLang=en) - [How do I enroll in Autopay to cover my storage and insurance fees? How does Autopay work?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-do-i-enroll-in-autopay-to-cover-my-storage-and-insurance-fees-how-does-autopay-work?hsLang=en) - [How do I set up recurring deposits/auto-invest?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-do-i-set-up-recurring-deposits/auto-invest?hsLang=en) - [What payment methods and currencies does Vinovest accept? Can I pay with cryptocurrencies?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-payment-methods-and-currencies-does-vinovest-accept-can-i-pay-with-cryptocurrencies?hsLang=en) - [If Autopay is active, will it deduct funds from my cash balance?](https://help.vinovest.co/if-autopay-is-active-will-it-deduct-funds-from-my-cash-balance?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/deposits-and-payments?hsLang=en) ### [Fees and Taxes Breakdown of management and transaction fees, plus guidance on potential tax considerations for U.S. and international investors.](https://help.vinovest.co/fees-and-taxes?hsLang=en) - [Does Vinovest charge fees?](https://help.vinovest.co/does-vinovest-charge-fees?hsLang=en) - [What does Vinovest's monthly fee cover?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-does-vinovests-monthly-fee-cover?hsLang=en) - [Will I receive a 1099 from Vinovest to file my taxes?](https://help.vinovest.co/will-i-receive-a-1099-from-vinovest-to-file-my-taxes?hsLang=en) - [Do I need to file Form 8938 with the IRS?](https://help.vinovest.co/do-i-need-to-file-form-8938-with-the-irs?hsLang=en) - [How are gains from my wines taxed?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-are-gains-from-my-wines-taxed?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/fees-and-taxes?hsLang=en) ### [Portfolio Composition How we construct and rebalance diversified portfolios across regions, vintages, and spirits—plus tools to track exposure.](https://help.vinovest.co/portfolio-composition?hsLang=en) - [Can I turn active rebalancing off?](https://help.vinovest.co/can-i-turn-active-rebalancing-off?hsLang=en) - [What are the benefits of active rebalancing?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-are-the-benefits-of-active-rebalancing?hsLang=en) - [What is active rebalancing, and how does it work?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-is-active-rebalancing-and-how-does-it-work?hsLang=en) - [Will the specific assets in my portfolio change over time?](https://help.vinovest.co/will-the-specific-assets-in-my-portfolio-change-over-time?hsLang=en) - [Why am I not asked for approval each time my portfolio is rebalanced?](https://help.vinovest.co/why-am-i-not-asked-for-approval-each-time-my-portfolio-is-rebalanced?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/portfolio-composition?hsLang=en) ### [Shipping Quarterly shipping windows, destinations, carriers, and what to expect if you request delivery of your physical inventory.](https://help.vinovest.co/shipping?hsLang=en) - [How do I get my wine shipped to me?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-do-i-get-my-wine-shipped-to-me?hsLang=en) - [Where can I have my wine shipped?](https://help.vinovest.co/where-can-i-have-my-wine-shipped?hsLang=en) - [When will I get my wine?](https://help.vinovest.co/when-will-i-get-my-wine?hsLang=en) - [How much does it cost to ship my wine?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-much-does-it-cost-to-ship-my-wine?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/shipping?hsLang=en) ### [Withdrawing Funds Step-by-step instructions for cash withdrawals, asset sales, and typical processing times for each method.](https://help.vinovest.co/withdrawing-funds?hsLang=en) - [How long does withdrawal take to process?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-long-does-withdrawal-take-to-process?hsLang=en) - [How do I withdraw funds from my Vinovest account?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-do-i-withdraw-funds-from-my-vinovest-account?hsLang=en) - [What is the minimum withdrawal amount?](https://help.vinovest.co/what-is-the-minimum-withdrawal-amount?hsLang=en) - [How soon after making a deposit can I withdraw my funds?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-soon-after-making-a-deposit-can-i-withdraw-my-funds?hsLang=en) - [Can I withdraw funds from multiple wallets at once?](https://help.vinovest.co/can-i-withdraw-funds-from-multiple-portfolios-at-once?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/withdrawing-funds?hsLang=en) ### [Vinovest Marketplace Using the peer-to-peer marketplace to browse, bid, and buy or sell individual bottles and casks in real time.](https://help.vinovest.co/vinovest-marketplace?hsLang=en) - [What’s the difference between my Vinovest trading account wines (Vinovest Marketplace) and my Vinovest wine portfolio?](https://help.vinovest.co/whats-the-difference-between-my-vinovest-trading-account-wines-vinovest-marketplace-and-my-vinovest-wine-portfolio?hsLang=en) - [Can I trade my whiskey on the Vinovest Marketplace?](https://help.vinovest.co/can-i-trade-my-whiskey-on-the-vinovest-marketplace?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/vinovest-marketplace?hsLang=en) ### [Selling & Listing Requirements, verification steps, and best practices for listing your own assets for sale on the Marketplace.](https://help.vinovest.co/selling-listing?hsLang=en) - [How does selling work? Do I have to list my own wine or whiskey for sale?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-does-selling-work-do-i-have-to-list-my-own-wine-or-whiskey-for-sale?hsLang=en) - [How does manually listing my wine for sale differ from holding until the optimal time for my portfolio manager to sell?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-does-manually-listing-my-wine-for-sale-differ-from-holding-until-the-optimal-time-for-my-portfolio-manager-to-sell?hsLang=en) - [How do I list my wine or whiskey for sale?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-do-i-list-my-wine-or-whiskey-for-sale?hsLang=en) - [How long will it take to sell my wine/whiskey once I list it?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-long-will-it-take-to-sell-my-wine/whiskey-once-i-list-it?hsLang=en) - [How will I know when my wine/whiskey is successfully listed?](https://help.vinovest.co/how-will-i-know-when-my-wine/whiskey-is-successfully-listed?hsLang=en) [See more](https://help.vinovest.co/selling-listing?hsLang=en) [![vv-logo](https://help.vinovest.co/hubfs/vv-logo.svg "vv-logo")](https://help.vinovest.co/?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2025, Vinovest