The wine sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by changes in consumer preferences and evolving market dynamics. The differences between generations, such as Baby Boomers and Generation X versus Millennials and Generation Z, are manifested not only in consumption volumes but also in the contexts and motivations related to wine consumption. Consumer behavior is increasingly influenced by ethical values, sensitivity towards the environment and the search for authenticity. Through an empirical survey conducted on a sample of 450 individuals, this thesis adopts a comparative approach to analyze the preferences, motivations and purchasing channels of different generations. The results confirm a strong polarization in behaviors, on the one hand the search for tradition, on the other the growing interest of younger people in sustainable, natural and dealcoholized wines, discovered through digital channels and associated with ethical and identity values. Companies in the sector are responding to these challenges by renewing their offerings with innovative products, digital marketing strategies and immersive wine tourism itineraries. Success in the wine market will depend on the ability to interpret these changes and build an offer consistent with emerging values. Understanding generational dynamics is not only useful, but essential to ensure a competitive and lasting positioning in a constantly evolving market.
Il settore vitivinicolo sta attraversando una profonda trasformazione, guidata da cambiamenti nelle preferenze dei consumatori e dall'evoluzione delle dinamiche di mercato. Le differenze tra le generazioni, come i Baby Boomers e la Generazione X rispetto ai Millennials e alla Generazione Z, si manifestano non solo nei volumi di consumo ma anche nei contesti e nelle motivazioni legate al consumo di vino. Il comportamento dei consumatori è sempre più influenzato dai valori etici, dalla sensibilità verso l'ambiente e dalla ricerca di autenticità. Attraverso un’indagine empirica condotta su un campione di 450 individui, questa tesi adotta un approccio comparativo per analizzare le preferenze, le motivazioni e i canali di acquisto delle diverse generazioni. I risultati ottenuti confermano una forte polarizzazione nei comportamenti, da un lato la ricerca della tradizione, dall’altro l’interesse crescente dei più giovani verso vini sostenibili, naturali e dealcolati, scoperti tramite canali digitali e associati a valori etici e identitari. Le aziende del settore stanno rispondendo a queste sfide rinnovando la propria offerta con prodotti innovativi, strategie di marketing digitale e percorsi enoturistici immersivi. Il successo nel mercato del vino dipenderà dalla capacità di interpretare questi cambiamenti e costruire un’offerta coerente con i valori emergenti. Comprendere le dinamiche generazionali non è solo utile, ma essenziale per garantire un posizionamento competitivo e duraturo in un mercato in continua evoluzione.
Le tendenze di consumo del vino nelle nuove generazioni: un'analisi comparativa
MENEGHETTI, EDDY
2024/2025
Abstract
The wine sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by changes in consumer preferences and evolving market dynamics. The differences between generations, such as Baby Boomers and Generation X versus Millennials and Generation Z, are manifested not only in consumption volumes but also in the contexts and motivations related to wine consumption. Consumer behavior is increasingly influenced by ethical values, sensitivity towards the environment and the search for authenticity. Through an empirical survey conducted on a sample of 450 individuals, this thesis adopts a comparative approach to analyze the preferences, motivations and purchasing channels of different generations. The results confirm a strong polarization in behaviors, on the one hand the search for tradition, on the other the growing interest of younger people in sustainable, natural and dealcoholized wines, discovered through digital channels and associated with ethical and identity values. Companies in the sector are responding to these challenges by renewing their offerings with innovative products, digital marketing strategies and immersive wine tourism itineraries. Success in the wine market will depend on the ability to interpret these changes and build an offer consistent with emerging values. Understanding generational dynamics is not only useful, but essential to ensure a competitive and lasting positioning in a constantly evolving market.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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