Socio-cultural Environment There is no significant change in the demographic side of the wine sector recently. However It is known that Turkey consists of mostly Muslim citizens and this brings the religion-related factors with it. The majority and the current government create several unwritten rules among the society. It can be called as social and cultural pressure which comes with the demographic structure of Turkey. Economic Environment Turkey has a serious progress in terms of wine production in last 10 years. Wine production contributes to number of high quality tourists in Turkey.
So, it increases the tourism incomes. However, the availability of wines in markets, stores is getting hard. This problem puts producers in a difficult situation. There is high tax issues in wine industry. Natural Environment The natural environment Involves the natural resources that are needed and sustainability of the wine industry in Turkey. Wine production in Turkey goes back a long way and It seems there are adequate resources to continue this sector, such as age vineyards, many boutique and Institutional producers .
Wines are getting better and better. Those made from Indigenous grapes Like Ouzos and Bookmaker are igniting international interest. Turkey is experiencing a wine renaissance. Technological Environment Technological environment involves forces that create new technologist creating new product and marketing opportunities. Akin öEngör says that the sales troubles of this sector should be solved. Internet is so important channel. If the distribution problems cannot be solved, no wine producers can survives.
Political Environment The political environment is changing in accordance with the current government’s perception but It can be said that the wine Industry has hard times. Congou G;near says, “As we said In each platform, Turkish ventricular should be held as a government policy, because this product has a high added value. Because of high taxes, people cannot Invest; It Is hard to struggle In this sector with competitors”. He also indicates that the “ventricular congress” must be organized. In this congress the Legal Environment
Probably, the most important element of this analysis is legal environment including the restrictions and regulations. There are some examples of recently increasing legal restrictions in wine industry: “It’s not easy to sell wine without having ads or ways to explain about the winery or show reviews telling how good a new wine is,” All Baseman said . The legislations about advertisement for whole alcoholic beverages begin to be very harsh in those days. The regulations make the wine illegal for shops to sell alcohol between 10 p. M. And 6 a. M. And to display bottles where they can be en from the street.
