FAQ
What is Savea and how does SAVW work?
Savea is the world’s first platform to tokenise fine wine at scale. Our flagship product, SAVW, is a blockchain-based financial instrument that mirrors the performance of the Liv-ex 1000 the industry benchmark for investment-grade wine. Each token is fully backed by insured, professionally stored fine wine, giving investors seamless, secure exposure to a traditionally illiquid asset.
Why invest in fine wine? Isn’t it just for collectors?
Fine wine has quietly outperformed equities in multiple financial crises, offering low volatility and long-term stability. Investment-grade wine is a real asset with a global market and a shrinking supply curve. As bottles are consumed, scarcity drives value. Which can create a powerful hedge with built-in demand.
Why now? Why tokenise wine in 2025?
Markets are changing. Crypto is maturing. Institutions are pivoting to real-world asset (RWA) tokenisation. Fine wine - a $100B asset class - remains largely untapped due to old-world infrastructure. Savea changes that. With SAVW, investors can trade fine wine exposure with the speed, transparency, and liquidity of crypto, while enjoying the stability of a tangible asset.
What exactly backs each SAVW token?
Each SAVW token is backed 1:1 by investment-grade wines, stored in bonded warehouses in the UK and insured to full replacement value. These wines are selected based on the Liv-ex 1000 index methodology. Full asset provenance and token metadata are verifiable on-chain via ERC-721 smart contracts.
Who is SAVW for - crypto traders or traditional investors?
Both. SAVW was built for crypto investors seeking asset-backed stability and for traditional investors tired of legacy wine funds with high fees and low liquidity. Whether you’re token-curious or crypto-native, Savea bridges the gap with a transparent, and globally accessible solution.
How are Savea’s activities overseen?
Savea has authorised consent to issue tokens under the Jersey Financial Services Commission and is fully compliant with UK and EU regulations. We work directly with legal advisors and financial regulators to ensure institutional-grade security, governance, and transparency from day one.
How do I buy SAVW tokens?
Investors can purchase directly on the Savea platform after passing required KYC/AML checks. Purchases can be made via bank transfer (fiat) or directly in USDC on-chain.
How liquid is SAVW? Can I sell anytime?
While fine wine is traditionally illiquid, our tokens are tradable 24/7 on-chain. Investors can trade them peer-to-peer, with settlement in USDC or redeem them directly with Savea subject to predefined limits to ensure market stability. As adoption grows, so does liquidity.
What are the fees?
We’ve cut traditional fees in half. With SAVW, you pay:
• 1.5% annual management fee (vs. 3–5% in legacy wine funds)
• 2% redemption fee, only if you redeem directly with Savea.
• No hidden broker or auction fees. Everything is automated via smart contracts.
Are tokens tradeable on exchanges?
We plan future listings on regulated exchanges, providing even greater liquidity.