World wine consumption went down almost 1% last year but the U.S. increased its consumption according to The International Organization of Vine and Wine.
Europe was the main culprit for the drop, with France, Italy and Germany all drinking less wine than in the past. In fact, the U.S. passed Italy for the first time in wine consumption. Both Canada and Australia did their part, consuming more wine than the year before. And in another shift, Europe accounted for less than half the world's wine production for the first time. Brazil is a big up-and-coming producer with about 100,000 hectares now under production.
Europe was the main culprit for the drop, with France, Italy and Germany all drinking less wine than in the past. In fact, the U.S. passed Italy for the first time in wine consumption. Both Canada and Australia did their part, consuming more wine than the year before. And in another shift, Europe accounted for less than half the world's wine production for the first time. Brazil is a big up-and-coming producer with about 100,000 hectares now under production.
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