Popular Wines in the World

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The 10 Most
Popular Wines in
the World

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Coming up with a tidy list of the 10 most popular wines in the world
is not an easy challenge! The last study on vineyards worldwide was
conducted in 2011 by Kym Anderson’s team at the University of
Adelaide. Needless to say, the world’s wine information is not exactly
up-to-date.

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Today, the team at
Folly Enterprises Inc
plans to deliver new
data. But, it’s not
quite ready. So in the
meantime, here’s the
data from 2020:

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1. Cabernet Sauvignon
Red. This French-origin grape was first made famous by the wines
of Bordeaux. Today, Cabernet Sauvignon grows all over the world,
including several unexpected places such as Lebanon and China.

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Red. This French-origin grape was first made famous by the wines of Bordeaux. Today, Cabernet Sauvignon grows all over the world, including several unexpected places such as Lebanon and China.
2. Merlot
Red.
The
“other”
Bordeaux
variety
produces
exceptional,
age-worthy wines even if
it is often overshadowed
by Cabernet Sauvignon.
Merlot is known for its
boisterous cherry fruit
flavors and refined tannin
texture.

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3. Airén
White. One of the least-known of
the prolific wine grapes of the
world, Airén grows mostly in the
Castilla-La Mancha region of Spain
where vines are spread far apart
to survive the arid high plains.

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4.Tempranillo
Red. This is Spain’s most planted and highly-prized red variety. Wines range in
style from rosé to red, but Tempranillo is perhaps most known by its two
champion regions of Rioja and Ribera del Duero.

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5.Chardonnay
White. The world’s favorite white wine originated in Burgundy, France,
where wines were traditionally aged in oak barriques (barrels). The oakaging makes Chardonnay one of the boldest styles of white wine in the
world.

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6.Syrah
Red. Syrah originated in the Northern Rhône of France and went
on to become the most popular wine in Australia (where it’s called
Shiraz).

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7.Garnacha
Red. This is a lighter-colored red with high-toned
aromas of red and black berries. For what the grape
lacks in tannin it makes up for with zingy acidity and
elevated alcohol. This grape blends exceptionally
well with Syrah and Monastrell.

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8. Sauvignon Blanc
White. Sauvignon means
“savage” or “wild,” which
describes the state of the
wild white grape vines
planted around Bordeaux
and the Loire Valley of
France. Sauvignon Blanc is
being
recognized
as
increasingly special, as it
was recently identified to
be the parent grape of
Cabernet Sauvignon.

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9.Trebbiano
Toscano
White. This is another
lesser-known grape at
the top of the list of
Italian origin wines
that’s mostly used in the
production of Balsamic
vinegar and French
Brandy. In Cognac this
grape is known as Ugni
Blanc.

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10.Pinot Noir
Red. A red wine that’s quickly rising in popularity around the world. Pinot Noir is
loved for its brilliant red fruit flavors and floral notes. The grape is very finicky to
grow and tends to prefer cooler climates such as those in Burgundy, France, Oregon,
and New Zealand (among others).