Published online by Cambridge University Press: 12 November 2019
Assuming horizontal differentiation and using an expanded gravity model, the main objective of this article is to assess the determinants of Portuguese wine exports. Horizontal differentiation is considered, with still and fortified wines being distinguished, as well as three distinct designations of origin: Vinho Verde, Douro, and Port wines. The results from the period between 2006 and 2016 suggest that wineries and private and public agencies should focus their commercial and policy efforts on countries with high purchasing power and/or with great potential for growth, regardless of whether the customs costs are higher. Moreover, it is concluded that horizontal differentiation influences the export determinants, suggesting there should exist different internationalization strategies for distinct types of wine. (JEL Classifications: F10, F14, L66)
This work was supported by the project NORTE -01-0145-FEDER-000038 (INNOVINE & WINE – Innovation Platform of Vine & Wine) and national funds, through the FCT – Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology under the project UID/SOC/04011/2019. We thank the editor, Karl Storchmann, and two anonymous referees for their insightful comments and suggestions. The article has also benefited from discussions with participants at the INFER-INSEEC-AAWE-LAREFI Workshop on Wine Macroeconomics and Finance. The usual disclaimer applies.