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Premium wines become objects of luxury among consumers

May 4, 2018

There are many Premium wines that, due to their quality, are considered as luxury wines and, lately, there has been a trend in which they are purchased as investments in the future. These premium quality wines have come to be compared with works of art. For some people the wines of important crops become a hobby, however for a significant percentage of billionaires wines have become the destination of their investments. According to The Wealth Report, which monitors the consumption…

Decrease Wine production worldwide… premium wines

April 25, 2018

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During 2017, wine production worldwide fell by 8.6% compared to 2016, which translates into only 250 million hectoliters. According to the information provided by the International Organization of Vine and Wine, the world wine production in 2017 reached its lowest level in 60 years due to bad weather conditions in the European Union that made the supply of the block decrease. In 1957 the lowest level was recorded, when production fell to 173.8 million hectoliters. One hectoliter is equivalent to…

Chilean export wine expands its international markets platform

April 20, 2018

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During the month of February, bottled wine for export registered an increase of 6.11% in volume and 10.69% in value with respect to the same month of 2017. Learn more about chilean wines in www.cortahojas.com Chilean wine producers explained that the increase was 4.31% compared to the same month of 2017, standing at US $ 29.89 / box, and exceeding the average of 2017 (US $ 28 / box), this aligned with the growth and an increase in the average…

US vs. China trade war: Chilean export wines could offer advantages

April 12, 2018

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After the United States announced tariffs of 25% on Chinese technological products, the Asian power responded, announcing reciprocal tariffs on American goods. In this way, the Ministry of Commerce of China reported that 128 products of seven categories would have a 25% tax on pork, nuts, wine, among others. Given this scenario, Chilean exporters observe with caution, since they could open important opportunities for Chilean products, such as wines. This situation between China and the US could generate advantages in…