Brazilian sparkling wine: A successful trajectory

Abstract

The objective of this study was to explore the evolution of internal and external commercialization of Brazilian sparkling wines during the period between 1986 and 2015, giving an overview of the current situation and its market trends, and highlighting the importance of Brazil in the world scenario for sparkling wines. This research is based on quantitative data sources provided by different institutions: International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV), Brazilian Union of Viticulture (UVIBRA), Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (MAPA) and Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA). Brazil is a promising country for the sparkling wine market. From 1986-2015, there was an increase of 465.6% in the sales of sparkling wine in the Brazilian domestic market, especially the last ten, which accounted for an increase of 215.7%. In 1998, Brazilian sparkling wines accounted for 70.5% of sparkling wines sold in Brazil. Today, they represent 82.1%of national market, and proved to be one of the most prestigious products from Brazilian viticulture when compared, for example, to non-sparkling wines, which 79% are imported wines. Of the imported sparkling wines consumed in Brazil, six countries account for 98.5% of the market (France: 32.7%; Italy: 24.8% and Spain: 21.9%). The volume exportation of Brazilian sparkling wine has grown significantly in recent years (4,210.2%), with Paraguay, China, Uruguay, the United States, France and the United Kingdom being the major buyers. The evolution of exports shows that Brazilian sparkling wine becomes an alternative to those produced in traditional countries, such as France, Italy and Spain, due to their quality and price. There is an increase in the commercialization of sparkling wines in the Brazilian domestic market, in addition to the growing participation of Brazil in the volume of exports in the world market, placing Brazil in a leading position in the production and sale of sparkling wines.

Analysis of Brazilian wine competitiveness

“…2). In a study made by Wurz et al [8], it was observed that in Brazil the sparkling wines are the most promising wine-growing product, with the greatest potential to increase its commercialization, both in the domestic and abroad markets, especially Muscat sparkling wines.…”

The different representations of sparkling wine, convergences and divergences between designation in Brazil and France

“…Both products have different origin, such as cider, since the XX century, that can be considered recent in the Brazilian market [31]. The sparkling wine moscatel is also new on the Brazilian market [6], that could explain the differences between the inductors.…”

“…In other cases, non-traditional products have also gained market importance. This is the case of sparkling wine "moscatel" in Brazil [5,6] and "Crémants" in France, which are more accessible wine accessible [7].…”

Comparison between sensory evaluation and SPME GC-MS in Brazilian's sparkling wines

“…[12] show that in the last 10 years there has been a 280% increase in the production of sparkling wines, 80% of which is for domestic consumption in the country. [13] suggest that this increase of production and consumption is a consequence of the increase of the quality and typicality of the products.…”