2019-2020 wine harvest results

Based on data reported by OIV (International Organisation of Vine and Wine), 2019-2020 harvest saw a lower quantity of wine, that has brought the production to lower levels compared to 2018, when the global production was particularly high, but in line with the historical average of the past few years.

The low production is caused by unstable weather conditions, characterized by climatic changes, by the alternation of frosts and drought.

The most affected countries are Italy, France and Spain, the most productive countries at European level, where the decrease amounts to 15% in Italy and France and to 24% in Spain, compared to 2018 and to the last five-year average.

In the other European countries, the decline has been less significant. In Germany, Hungary, Austria and Romania, for example, the drop is estimated between 12% and 4%, compared to the previous vintage. Portugal, Russia and Georgia, instead, represent an exception, as their production has increased, from 1% to 10% compared to the previous year.

The production volume in Europe, estimated by OIV, amounts to 156 Million of hectoliters in 2019, compared to 182,7 Million of hectoliters in 2018, with a decrease of 15%.

As far as the rest of the world is concerned, starting from the Southern hemisphere, the wine production is generally lower than the previous year, but in line with the five-year average.

In South America the production has decreased compared to 2018. In Argentina, Brazil and Chile this decrease is estimated between 7% and 10%. In Chile, however, the production has increased by 8% compared to the last 5 years.

South Africa records a decrease of 9% compared to the five-year average.

A slight dip is recorded in Australia, where the wine production volume has decreased by 3% compared to 2018, but is line with the five-year average. It is estimated to amount to 12,5 Million of hectoliters.

As far as the United States are concerned, the data is much sketchier. For the fourth year in succession, the production level could be high.

The adverse weather conditions have had a significant impact on Europe, that accounts for 60% of wine global production, while in the rest of the world the production has only slightly decreased.

In conclusion, these figures lead the experts to estimate a global production of 262,8 Million of hectoliters, recording an overall decrease compared to 2018, but in line with the levels observed from 2007 to 2016 (with the exception of 2013).