It has been estimated that there are 14,000 known cultivars used in wine production worldwide.
Grapes are grown commercially in over 90 countries across the globe.
Experts claim that the total land currently planted to the farming and production of grapes around the world amounts to slightly over 19 million acres.
Grape production worldwide is comprised of five important species and one hybrid group:
- Vitis Aestivalis
- Vitis Labrusca
- Vitis Riparia
- Vitis Rotundifolia
- Vitis Vinifera
- French - American Hybrids
"The true enthusiast of wines is someone who constantly seeks out bottles produced from grapes or regions of which they are not familiar in order to experience the discovery of new aromas and taste".
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