Friday, November 4, 2011

Wine Aficionados In Costa Rica

One of the most popular wines currently consumed by Costa Ricans is Two Oceans, a South African wine that is available at a reasonable price point. As the market opens up to different suppliers, price point is key to the success of importers. While there is a growing wine connoisseur community, the average Costa Rican spends about $10 on a bottle of wine, according to Expo exhibitor Distell.
In addition to increasing wine availability in Costa Rica, schools providing sommelier classes are now available. Graduates of the courses are able to find jobs as the demand for sommeliers is growing in Costa Rica and countries such as Guatemala and Honduras.
Israel’s's participation in this year’s expo was a joint venture with the Israeli Embassy in Costa Rica. With exports to the U.S. and Europe, the goal is to expand their products to Costa Rica and the Latin American market.
In addition to wine, the expo would not have been complete without showcasing wine related products including cheeses,  wine courses and even wine flavored ice cream. With more knowledgeable consumers and the demand for wine increasing,  wine in Costa Rica is proving to be a growing marketplace. Uncork a bottle and enjoy the bouquet, the essence and clarity of wine in Costa Rica!