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What is the world's most widely-planted grape variety?

Question #151696. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Sep 01 2024.
Originally posted Sep 01 2024 8:00 PM.

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Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted grape. Cabernet is a popular red wine grape with full body and high acidity.
Top grape varieties by planted hectares
1. Cabernet Sauvignon, 840,000 acres (340,000 hectares)
2. Merlot, 657,300 acres (266,000 hectares)
3. Tempranillo, 570,800 acres (231,000 hectares)
4. Airén, 538 700 acres (218 000 hectares)
5. Chardonnay, 518,900 acres (211,000 hectares)
6. Syrah, 470 000 acres (190,000 hectares)
7. Grenache Noir, 402,780 acres (163,000 hectares)
8. Sauvignon Blanc, 299 000 acres (121,000 hectares)
9. Pinot Noir, 285,000 acres (115,000 hectares)
10. Trebbiano Toscano / Ugni Blanc, 274,300 acres (111,000 hectares)

link https://londonwinecompetition.com/en/blog/insights-1/how-the-worlds-top-10-grape-varieties-dominate-sales-of-wine-470.htm

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabernet_Sauvignon


Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Sep 01 2024.
Sep 01 2024, 8:03 PM
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