In 2023, global wine production fell by 10%, reaching its lowest point since 1961 with a harvest of 237 million hectoliters. This information is sourced from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), a leading authority in global wine and vine data. Consumption fell by 3%, marking a difficult year worldwide. Italy and Spain […]
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