Making access to rare wines from around the world more seamless

We are pleased to announce that “Wine Auction Clima” (http://www.climat.org/auction/), a wine auction agency service that has primarily focused on the U.S. market to date, has now begun supporting major European wine auctions and is fully launching its global service expansion.

Through this initiative, we will significantly expand access to rare back vintages and limited-edition wines from Europe for wine enthusiasts and collectors in Japan.

■ Background of the Expansion into European Wine Auctions

In recent years, the global wine collection and investment markets have continued to expand, and the European market, in particular, is being reevaluated as a distribution hub for high-quality wines that combine history and reliability. On the other hand, participating in overseas auctions from Japan presents several barriers, including: ・Language barriers ・Complex payment and procedural requirements ・Concerns regarding shipping and quality control.To meet the demand for “purchasing hard-to-find wines with peace of mind,” our service has addressed these challenges and established an environment that allows users to access global auctions from Japan.

Our current expansion into Europe represents a further evolution of these efforts.

■ Major European Wine Auctions Now Supported

We are now offering proxy bidding and winning bid support for the following leading European wine auctions:

● Sylvie’s Wine Auctions (Antwerp, Belgium)

One of Europe’s leading auction houses specializing in wine. It handles carefully selected, high-quality wines and an extensive range of back vintages, and has an international customer base.

● Aste Bolaffi S.p.A. (Turin, Italy)

An auction house with a long history and proven track record. It specializes in prestigious Italian wines and offers a wide range of rare collections with high investment value.

● Artcurial (Paris, France)

A leading international auction house based in France. It has earned global acclaim for its Wine & Spirits division, featuring numerous high-quality lots from prestigious cellars.

■ Services and Features

At Wine Auction Clima, we provide a one-stop service covering: ・Bidding agency services for overseas wine auctions ・Support for winning bid procedures and negotiations ・International shipping (with temperature-controlled transport) ・Customs clearance and alcohol import procedures ・Domestic delivery. Furthermore, this service goes beyond mere agency work; support that incorporates the “expert eye” of those with hands-on experience in winemaking , and aims to create an environment where valuable wines are distributed appropriately.

■ Future Outlook

Wine Auction Climat will continue to: ・Expand partnerships with auctions across Europe ・Strengthen its global network ・Provide market insights with the goal of building a platform that connects the world’s wines with Japan. Going beyond simply facilitating transactions, we will contribute to the development of wine culture by serving as a bridge that “delivers valuable wines to those who need them.”

■ Service Website: Wine Auction Climat

http://www.climat.org/auction/

■ Contact Us

Wine Auction Climat

Contact: Misa Shimada

Email: auction@climat.org

https://www.climat.org/auction/

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