World vinicultural view
Argentine
* Argentina and New Zealand are "notable exceptions" among the countries exporting wine to the U.S., being almost the only ones who have managed to increase its shipments in 2010. (1)
* According to the INV, bottled exports grow 20% in revenue in the first 9 months of the year, and nearly 12% by volume.
* Exports of sparkling reached its highest value in October, although with lower figures than those obtained in 2009. In the first 10 months of the year, Argentina exported sparkling for $ 12.3 million. According Caucasia, there are 93 processors of sparkling wine, and 174 brands that are exported to 89 countries. 68% of shipments intended to Latin America, being Brazil as main market. (2)
* In 2010, 5 Argentine wines included in the list of top 100 wines of the year prepared by Wine Spectator, among which is highlighted Trapiche. (3)
* In San Juan, the climatic phenomenon known as El Zonda burnt grains and leaves of vines. Moreover, the wind raised the temperature to 40 degrees, forcing farmers to increase irrigation in times of low water flow. (4)
* While between 1990 and 2000, 3,590 farms disappeared up to 5 hectares, since 2000 until now it has reversed the trend and the growing number of small producers. (5)
* Mendoza has 72% of wine tourism in the country, activity that has grown 142% in the last 4 years. (6)
United States and Canada
* The domestic wine sales in the U.S. grew 6% in October, compared with the same period last year. Imported wines showed no growth. According to Wine & Vines, the fastest growing imported wine in the aggregate 12 months were those from Argentina, New Zealand and Spain. (8)
* A market study of California wine and grapes reveals that while wines under $ 7 per bottle, representing 62% of the volume sold, representing only 34% of revenues. Similarly, the wines of more than U.S. $ 14 account for 12% of volume but 31% of revenues. (9)
Europe
* Although the European Union has launched a new labeling system for food, some alcoholic beverages (including entering the wine and beer) are exempted for the time to meet the new regulations. (10)
* In Spain, sales of wine in restaurants fall down 10% in volume and 15% in revenue in the first half of the year. Wines that experience the greatest fall are without denomination of origin (DO), which fell 25% and 29% respectively. (11)
Asia and Rest of the world
* South Africa: Analysts expect the new crop is 7% higher than the previous due to good weather and the absence of disease, reaching 1.35 million metric tons. (12)
* Japan: The release of beer in Japan increased 3.2% in November compared with the same period last year. (13)
* Global: The global sale of alcoholic beverages rose 1% in 2010 compared with 0.3% increase achieved in 2009. Euromonitor said that emerging countries have been the engine of growth, while the core markets of the U.S. and Europe have been hit hardest by the recession. (14)
Fuentes:
/Sources: (1) The Wine Economist 30/11/10; (2) Área del Vino 5/12/10; (3) Área del Vino 30/11/10; (4) Diario de Cuyo 12/12/10; (5) Los Andes 12/12/10; (6) Diario Uno 12/12/10.,
(8) Wines & Vines 7/12/10; (9) Western Farm Press 30/11/10.,
(10) El Mundo 6/12/10; (11) El Mundo 30/11/10,
(12) Bloomberg Businessweek 13/12/10; (13) Just Drinks 13/12/10; (14) Beverage Daily 30/11/10.
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