There are just 10 countries producing 80% of the wine on the planet.

FRANCE
While France and Italy compete for the top wine production region of the world they are also reducing wine production every year. France has lowered production by 11% since 2007.
 Major Grapes Merlot, Grenache

ITALY
Italy may be second to France, but there is a growing trend in both countries to remove vineyards. Italy has reduced their production by at least 7% since 2007.
 Major Grapes Sangiovese, Trebbiano

SPAIN
Spain is home to the largest vineyard acreage in the world. Despite this fact, Spain also has much lower wine yields than neighboring France and Italy resulting in less total wine.
 Major Grapes Tempranillo, Airén

UNITED STATES
90% of wine from the United States is from California. California is home to the world’s largest wine producer, Gallo, in Modesto, CA.
 Major Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay

ARGENTINA
Argentina continues to grow their wine production year after year resulting in the highest growth rate (8%) of the top 5 wine producers in the world. Argentina relies on wine exports.
 Major Grapes Malbec, Chardonnay

AUSTRALIA
Australia relies primarily on the wine export market. Since the US dollar has weakened, Australia is expanding their wine marketing in Hong Kong and Asia.
 Major Grapes Shiraz, Chardonnay

GERMANY
German wine is known for their aromatic white wines. German wines are exported primarily to US and UK.
 Major Grapes Riesling, Müller-Thurgau

SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa has long been known for its Chenin Blanc and produces the largest volume of Brandy in the world
 Major Grapes Chenin Blanc, Colombard

CHILE
Chile is proud of the red wine variety Carmenere, known as the ‘lost varietal’ of Bordeaux. Still, export markets demand traditional varieties.
 Major Grapes Cabernet, Chardonnay

PORTUGAL
Portugal is known for Port wine, a high alcohol dessert wine from northern Portugal made by blending several grape varieties.
 Major Grapes Port grapes, Alvarinho

by Winefolly.com