Global Rank : 10 Following perfect late summer weather Germany was able to consolidate its position in the global top 10 as production rose by 1 %. Experts say wine lovers can look forward to a classic year with the 2016 vintage promising aromatic , elegant white wines with a harmonious interplay of fruit and acidity allied with intensely-coloured velvety reds . Around 60 % of wines made in Germany are white wines . The top five white varieties are Riesling , Mueller-Thurgau , Silvaner , Pinot Grigio , and Pinot Blanc while the most popular red varieties include Pinot Noir , Dornfelder , Portugieser , Trollinger and Black Riesling .

Global Rank : 3 It ’ s a giant leap up the chart to Spain where wine production increased by 4 % following one of the mildest winters in the country ’ s recent vintages followed by spring rains , which increased underground water reserves . Spain still has a long way to go to beat its record breaking tally of 45.3mn in 2013 , but globally the Iberian country is well ahead of its nearest competitor the United States ( 23.9mn ). Major regions include Rioja and Ribera del Duero , known for their Tempranillo production in both red and white variations . The country has also seen high yields of Garnacha and Monastrell in the Navarra and La Mancha regions .

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