One of the best ways to appreciate the beauty of wine is to know where it is produced. More than a cultural symbol, the wine industry plays a significant role in economies across the globe. Reuters reports that there are more than a million wine producers in the world with a global production of approximately 2. 8 billion cases of wine annually.
So, which countries produce the most wine? In this report, Forbes names three of the world’s biggest wine-producing countries:
France. Regaining its place as the largest wine producer, France produced around 47 million hectoliters or 4.5 billion liters of wine in 2014. A known manufacturer of all common styles of wine—from red and rose to sparkling and fortified varieties—the country produces almost 20 percent of the world’s total wine production.
Italy. An archrival of France in wine production, Italy holds on to the second spot with 45 million hectoliters wines produced. Home to some of the world’s most famous and preferred wine-growing regions, grapes are grown in almost all areas of the country with over a million vineyards currently under development.
Spain.Following France and Italy is Spain, which produces around 5 billion bottles of wine every year. Compared to other European countries, however, Spain is celebrated for its abundance of native grapes with 400 varieties planted throughout the nation.
Although Europe remains the top regional producer of wine, other countries such as the United States and China are starting to develop their own market, proving that the demand for wine is not only stable but also rising.
Alonzo Pierce is the chairman and president of ISBG Global, one of the country’s leading brand incubator for alcohol beverage products. Visit this website to learn about the company’s services.
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