World wine production in 2022 is again expected to be slightly below average. However, this does not apply to all regions. The differences between the individual wine-growing zones and countries are shown by the assessment just published by the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV). It forecasts volumes of between 257.5 and 262.3 million hl for world wine production in 2022.
On 30 October, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) will readmit Ukraine to its ranks. The war-ravaged Eastern European state was already a member from 1997 to 2008. This brings the number of OIV member states to 49.
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) has just published the 2021 key figures for the wine industry. In some ways it looks as though things are returning to normal but continuing Covid uncertainties on the one hand, and the war with its sanctions, supply chain disruption and rising costs for wholesale products and energy on the other hand, the future is less than clear.
It’s got a wine-growing history that dates back to the Roman world. It’s got more than 220 authorised grape varieties over 55,000 hectares of vineyards, and it’s one of the most exciting wine-growing countries in Europe.
