08 CHILE

VOLUME : 989 million liters

Chile ’ s wine production is down significantly this year – according to Chile ’ s Ministry of Agriculture , freezing weather during the growing season has caused wine production to plummet 22.8 percent compared to last year despite a larger planting area . On the plus side , the country reports that strong crops over the last two years mean that this loss shouldn ’ t have too negative an effect on Chile ’ s wine sales .

42 October 2014