Nepal made wine became success to expansion its market

Kathmandu,july 30 – Nepal made wine became success to win the heart of nepali consumers .  Few years ago they were in search of an identity now command a market share of more than 50 percent.

 

Domestic wine brands like Divine, Hinwa, Grapple, Nettlange, Royal Gate, Nessi and Dada Ghare, among others, are the best selling products in the local market. Until two-three years ago, there were just three wine makers in the country.

 

“When we entered the business some eight years ago, the scenario was totally different. It was difficult for us to sell even a single bottle daily. But the situation has changed now, and the business has really taken off.” said Ram Thapa, proprietor of Sankata Wines.

 

According to Babu Ram Thapa, proprietor of Thapa Wine Suppliers, the authorised distributor of Divine wine s, the company sells around 10,800 l (1,000 to 1,2000 cartons) of Divine wine in the Kathmandu valley monthly. “The country’s monthly requirement amounts to 4,000 cartons,” said Thapa. The domestic market has a huge preference for sweet wine s, he added. “Among our customers, 70 percent buy sweet wines.”