Boxed Wine in Europe

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Wine packed in Bag-in-Box® (BIB) is taken seriously by consumers and stands out on the supermarkets shelves. More and more brand owners offer their wines in BIB and bottles, giving their customers a choice for each occasion. Wine in BIB has been available for a long time, but in recent years the quality of wines packed in BIB have improved. New film, tap and filling technologies have increased the security and performance of the package. Wineries also have learned to better pack wine in BIB.

Consumers have realized that wine from a BIB offers quality and convenience as well as value. Wine served from a BIB is ideal for a customer looking to enjoy an occasional glass of wine, keeping the same freshness as the first glass for up to six weeks.

The BIB is also a consciences choice, being light weight and cube in shape it provides a low carbon footprint for the delivery of premium wines from the source to your glass.

Wine Facts in Europe:

France:

• The highest consumption of wine per capita, more than 50-L per annum
• France is the source of many grape varieties (such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Syrah) that are now planted throughout the world.
• Famous wine regions: Bordeaux, Champagne, Burgundy, Chablis and Beaujolais.
• BIB is fasted growing package option for wines

Italy:

• Highest wine production in the world with more than 45 million HL per annum, about one-fifth of the world production of wine in the world.
• Biggest exporter of wine 40% of production is exported.
• Well known Italian grape varieties: Sangiovese, Pinot Grigio, Nero d’Avola, Multepulciano and Malvesia.

Spain:

• Biggest vineyard area of in the world.
• The country has an abundance of native grape varieties, with over 600 varieties, however 80% of the wine production is from 20 grapes—including Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha, Palomino, Airen, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel·lo, Cariñena and Monastrell.
• Major Spanish wine regions include the Rioja and Ribera del Duero which is known for their Tempranillo production.

United Kingdom:

• Highest consumption per capita in a non wine producing country.
• Largest European importer of wines.

Scandinavia:

• Biggest share of wine offered in BIB, more than 50% of all wines

Sources: Office International de la Vigne et du Vin, Paris.
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