South American Wines (南美洲葡萄酒) growing popularity

Did you know that wine is produced throughout Latin America? Chile and Argentina have been able to successfully break into the international market but they are by no means the only players in the market.

A few months ago Sophie Kevany, a journalist for Decanter based in Lima, contacted me and explained she was writing an article on South American wine harvests.

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I was immediately interested due to a focus of her article being on wines from countries other than South America's traditional producers. Her research has yielded a incredibly informative article, which you can access through clicking here.

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In Brazil sparkling wine exports were up 18% in value for the first three months, with much of the wine going to America and Germany, Wines from Brazil said

Overall exports were also positive. Brazil aims to export US$6m this year, with US$2.3m already confirmed for January to April.

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At the higher end there was also positive news. In Peru, Tacama � which produces wines in the $10 to $40 bracket retail - said export values were up 10% in the first quarter.

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Click here to access Sophie Kevany's article in its entirety

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