Wine sector 160% more profitable than financial markets

(ANSA) - Rome, February 25 - The wine sector is 160% more profitable than the financial markets, a study based on Mediobanca figures showed Thursday.
    On a global level one euro invested in wine in 2001 is now worth 5.4 euros, the study said.
    The same amount invested in the global stock markets now has a value of 1.6 euros. The food and wine industry appealed to 30.6% of people interviewed as a possible target for investment, second only to new or existing personal businesses at 42.5%.