Selling Hungarian Fine Wines

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'' Hungary fared extremely well in this year's Vinalies International wine contest. A total of 9 gold and 9 silver medals were awarded to Hungarian winemakers. It is a statement of the ever-improving standards of Hungarian winemaking today.

Of special mention has to be Vylyan vineyards, which achieved 2 gold medals for its Duennium and Cabernet Sauvignon selection wines.,,

Vylyan Shines at Vinalies 2003

The overall image of the Hungarian wines are day-to day improving. Some of the best wine regions can be found in Hungary.

The goal of this paper is to prove, that there is an opportunity on the US market to introduce more Hungarian fine wines, especially because of its great conditions.

Market Analysis

This part of the feasibility study will examine both US and Hungarian wine market. It will discuss different regions, characteristics of particular wine.

Why choose US market? The reasons are very simple. United States has one of the most open markets in the world, which means that the entry barriers for importing wine are very low. Another reason is because in Hungary there are several quality wines that should be introduced to US market because of its size and potential. Some Hungarian wines are available on the market in US, mainly high quality and expensive wines, but some of the good wines are still not introduced. (Kékoportó ('blue Oporto' or Portugieser), Kékfrankos (Blaufrankisch), Zweigelt)

Hungarian wine industry is big, but unfortunately it is not as recognized as other wine-making countries such as France, Italy, Australia etc. They do not have its quality consistency as other countries do.

Wine regions in Hungary (types of wines)

There are around 20 regions in Hungary wher...

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...t, we are able to prove that there is an opportunity for selling wines other than Tokaji and Egri Bikaver, to US market.

Although it will not be easy to position the Hungarian wine in the United States because of its competitors and also because of the unfamiliarity of other Hungarian wines.

These `other' wines are more affordable and more people are willing to buy them, because of the quality and price. As we already mentioned these wines do not have `catchy' names but they have unique and not-easy-to-pronounce names. These are the things that will make the sale in the US.

All in all, we, Hungarians are happy to prove to other nations, that even if we are a small country and `unknown' in the United States, still we have so many products to introduce. With this project, we are able to use one of our strength, and even, make a business opportunity out of it!

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