LONDON, July 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Analysing data from the
International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV),
Audley Travel's experts reveal the top ten countries
producing the most wine outside of Europe — with the US claiming the top
spot.
Countries in the Americas take four of the ten spots — with the
USA claiming the crown as the
world's leading non-European wine producer. The country made 24.3
million accounting for 9.2% of total production in the
year.
While the US turns out less than half of the wine than
France does (the world's most
prolific wine-producing country), it creates twice as much as
Chile (4.6%), South Africa (4.2%), Australia (4.1%), and Argentina (3.7%) — countries rounding out
the top five outside of Europe.
Collectively, these five countries make up a quarter of the
world's wine, and Audley's
destination experts reveal how you can experience their best wine
regions on a trip focused on food and drink.
Why is the US ranked first, and how can you experience its
wine?
Prolific in its production of wine, the US is home to
more than 11,000 wineries spanning all 50 states, from Texas to North
Carolina, Washington to
Oregon.
That said, California is
by far the biggest contributor, producing around 80% of the
country's total output. Visiting the three valleys north of
San Francisco — Napa, Sonoma,
and the Russian River — highlights the state's variety of wineries,
from Tuscan-style castle estates to rustic, family-run wineries
tucked into converted barns, and urban wine trails.
Other wine-producing countries in the top five
As well as being one of the best places to sample award-winning
grape varieties grown across 20 wine-making regions, Chile is
bursting with things to see and do — from Casablanca Valley in the
north, where crisp white wine meets horseback riding trails, to
historic wine region Maipo Valley.
Like Chile, Argentina perfectly pairs wine and the great
outdoors. From sky-high vineyards in Mendoza to the sunny valleys
in Salta, the country boasts seven major wine regions, around 2,000
wineries, and some of the world's highest-altitude
vineyards.
South Africa produces a great
variety of wines, with one for every palette, according to
Matt Nilsson, Senior Product
Executive for South Africa at
Audley.
"We can arrange visits to a handful of wineries in the Cape
Winelands based on client preferences and organise cellar tours,
wine tastings, and lunch. Or for a more active approach, travellers
can explore by bike.
Finally, Australia is also
diverse in its grape offerings, with more than 65 wine regions and
2,400 wineries — though arguably, the best wine regions are
concentrated around the city of Adelaide in South
Australia, from the Barossa Valley to the Adelaide
Hills.
The Top 10 wine-producing countries outside of
Europe
- United States – 9.2%
- Chile – 4.6%
- South Africa – 4.2%
- Australia – 4.1%
- Argentina – 3.7%
- Brazil – 1.50%
- China – 1.30%
- New Zealand – 1.00%
- Georgia – 0.80%
- Mongolia – 0.50%
For more information
Nicole Barnard
tmwi, acting on behalf of Audley Travel
outreach@tmwi.co.uk
01789 404180
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