In 2023, France led PDO wine production in the EU with 22.59 million hectoliters, followed by Italy at 18.95 million and Spain at 12.29 million. These countries showed steady production, reflecting a consistent trend over recent years, with France experiencing a slight increase compared to 2022. Germany and Portugal maintained moderate outputs with 8.63 and 3.65 million, respectively. Smaller producers like Austria, Czech Republic, and Slovenia showed minimal growth.
Future trends to watch include the impact of climate change on grape yields, shifts in consumer preferences towards sustainable and organic wines, and potential changes in trade regulations affecting exports. Emerging technologies in viticulture may also influence productivity and quality across these key European wine-producing countries.
Top countries in Top P.D.O. Wine Producing EU Countries
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Hectoliters | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 22,590 | 2016 | |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 18,950 | 2016 | |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 12,290 | 2016 | |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 8,630 | 2016 | |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 3,650 | 2016 | |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 2,110 | 2016 | |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 663 | 2016 | |
| 8 | 8 Slovenia | 614.87 | 2016 | |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 529.13 | 2016 | |
| 10 | 10 Slovakia | 295.39 | 2016 |
