wine
c's and forces
3-tier system
wine classifications
BMC
100

This term is used to
describe the weight and
fullness of the wine in the
mouth.

What is the body?

100

Age, lifestyle, preferences.
• Example: Gen Z prefers approachable wines like rosé with
engaging labels.

What is Customers?

100

The order of the 3-tier system

Supplier, distributor, retailer

100

what is this wines classification

DOCG

100

Describes the bundle of products and services that create value for a
specific Customer Segment

Value Proposition

200

This term refers to the
aftertaste left in the mouth after
swallowing the wine.
It could be short, medium, or long
depending on the duration it stays.

What is the Finish?

200

Influence of
suppliers on pricing
and supply.

Supplier Power

200

Last in 3 tier system

Retailer

200

The top 3 classifications of wine

DOCG, DOC, IGT

200

Describes the types of relationships a company establishes with
specific Customer Segments

Customer relationships

300

Encompasses a variety of elements, including the soil, climate, topography,
and even the specific vineyard practices employed by winemakers.

What is a terroir?

300

Alternative drinks
influencing wine
sales.

What is availability of substitutes?

300

Second in the order of the 3 tier system

Distributor

300

2nd highest classification

DOC

300

Describes the most important things a company must do to make its
business model work

Key activities

400

This refers to the geographic location where the grapes were grown.

What is the region

400

External factors:
demographic, socio-
cultural, economic,
technological,
political/legal, natural.

What is context

400

Last 2 in 3 tier system

DISTRIBUTOR, RETAILER

400

3rd highest classification

IGT

400

Describes all costs incurred to operate a business model

Cost Structure

500

These are naturally occurring compounds that exist inside
grape skins, seeds, and stems.

What are Tannins?

500

Other wines,
alternative
beverages
(seltzers)

Competitors

500

first in 3 tier system

supplier

500

Lowest classification

Vdt

500

Describes the most important assets required to make a business model
work.

Key Activities