Fatores multiníveis condicionantes da trajetória inovadora da produção vitivinícola na campanha gaúcha

Abstract

This study aimed to analyze the sociotechnical factors that have contributed to the innovative wine production development in the Campanha Gaúcha region in Southern Rio Grande do Sul State. For such, the sociotechnical transitions methodology was used. Within this transition analysis, the Multi-Level Perspective (MLP) theoretical approach was adopted so as to analyze the wine making industry introduction in a region that has lately grown vitis viniferas, giving rise to fine wines. After a theoretical presentation, two propositions were pointed out, both related to the MLP framework, in order to add to the existing transition studies theory and help in the systematization of factors that can contribute to the adoption of a sociotechnical perspective as well as in understanding the role of these factors in the wine production development in the Campanha Gaúcha region. In order to meet the research objectives, data were collected in two stages, A and B. Both included semi-structured interviews with pre-defined categories. In stage A, three winemaking phases were identified in the region, the first from 1887 to 1969, the second from 1970 to 1999 and the third from 2000 to the present day. These periods correspond respectively to the Experimentation, Stabilization and Resistance phases, which were identified in the theoretical framework. Stage B aimed to identify sociotechnical factors, their combinations and how these evolved over time, thus contributing to the winemaking industry introduction in the Campanha Gaúcha region. Stage B allowed the confirmation of propositions 1 and 2, and highlighted both favorable and unfavorable factors in the winemaking introduction process in the region. The analysis and systematization of the observed multi-level factors are highlighted. Among the most favorable winemaking factors in the Campanha Gaúcha region are: its entrepreneurial and motivational characteristics, the producers' ability to work together to identify opportunities and threats, as well as the joint exploitation of opportunities and reshaping. The least favorable factors were: the high tax burden on wine, which is harmful to national fine wine and favors imported fine wine; the distances between the Campanha Gaúcha and larger centers, which results in higher production costs; the absence of a more comprehensive production chain to mitigate costs; and wine smuggling.