ASEAN vintners join ProWine Asia

ASIA’s winery segment is small but developing very quickly, thanks to the region’s vintners who have mastered traditional winemaking styles from Europe and married these with their own techniques to meet the preferences of Asian markets. The tropical climate is also a boon especially to Southeast Asian wineries. The result is the growth of unique brands of wines and spirits such as those from Siam Winery (Thailand), Rachelle The Rabbit Meadery (Singapore), and Rockland Distilleries (Sri Lanka) that will be showcased at ProWine Asia 2018.  

ProWine Asia debut in 2016

“My work with the Asian Wine Review has exposed me to the fact that the excitement surrounding Asian wine production is not just a passing fad. Driven by a broader interest in a wine-lifestyle; domestic wine production has seen significant growth across Asia. There are currently 13 countries in East Asia producing commercial wines and each of those locations has created their own localized demand. I see the paradigm shifting daily from an elevated consumption level of imported brands towards those that are produced on the doorstep of Asia. This is an exciting era for the artisans of the region,” said Eddie McDougall, speaker at ProWine Asia 2018.

Asia drives wine market

The global wine market is set to grow by 25% by 2022, the majority driven by Asian markets, according to the International Wine & Spirit Research (IWSR). In a 2015 World Health Organization’s (WHO) Global Health Observatory Data Repository report, Vietnam is second to Korea in terms of alcohol consumption in Asia, at 8.7 litres a year. Thailand came up close at 8.3 litres of alcohol a year.

The median age of the population in Asia is below 30. With the region’s rising affluent middle class and millennials more likely to enjoy socialising over alcoholic drinks¹ , the potential of the Asian market is no longer limited to China, but also includes the smaller Southeast Asian markets.

ProWine Asia wouldn''t be complete without the tasting sessions, masterclasses and workshops. 

From 24 – 27 April 2018, visitors can learn more about the latest wine and spirits trends through specialised masterclasses and  seminars,  tasting  sessions  and workshops by renowned industry speakers at ProWine Asia 2018. For those keen on the burgeoning Southeast Asian tropical viticulture, McDougall, award–winning winemaker and wine critic, will be holding a variety of insightful sessions on the trends and wines in the region.

“Asian producers are beginning to make a name for themselves as their wineries and breweries expand to meet with growing demand for their native beverages, especially from international exporters” said Ms. Beattrice Ho, ProWine Asia Project Director, Messe Düsseldorf Asia.

 “Southeast Asian wine is still a rather new concept to the region, hence further wine education and knowledge transfer is needed so local wine producers can continue to upsize their production and selection. We are excited that ProWine Asia is able to provide a timely platform for industry experts and businesses to gather and share their insight on the upcoming opportunities for the region.”

Register for masterclasses and seminars here.

¹ https://blog.euromonitor.com/2018/02/demographic-social-shifts-boost-alcoholic-drink-sales.html