The growing (good) bubbles: insights into US consumers of sparkling wine. Issue 8 (23rd September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lerro, Marco; Vecchio, Riccardo; Nazzaro, Concetta; Pomarici, Eugenio
• Is Part Of: British food journal. Volume 122:Issue 8(2020)
• Page Start: 2371
• Page End: 2384
• Publication Date: 2019-09-23
• Subjects: Generational cohorts -- Consumption occasion -- Online consumer panel -- Price points -- Wine choice; Food industry and trade -- Periodicals; Food -- Marketing -- Periodicals; Food adulteration and inspection -- Periodicals; Food -- Periodicals; 381.456413
• DOI: 10.1108/BFJ-02-2019-0139
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0007-070X

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate sparkling wine consumption behavior and preferences of a large sample of US consumers ( n =1, 096) exploring the differences among genders and generational cohorts. Design/methodology/approach: The sample has been drawn from Wine opinions, a specialized market research company with a large online panel of US wine consumers. Data were collected through a survey mailing model, administering a structured questionnaire. Findings: Findings reveal that consumption frequency between genders is not statistically different and women generally prefer sparkling wines priced below $15. Baby Boomers is the generation with the lowest sparkling wine consumption frequency. Furthermore, Generation X and Baby Boomers have the highest consumption frequency in the price range $15–$19.99, while Millennials in the $10–$14.99 one. Originality/value: The study sheds light on the changing consumer attitudes to create competitive advantages for wineries. Specifically, it provides valuable marketing insights into the peculiarities of sparkling wine consumption for each generation (e.g. price-point preferences and type of wine).