During the 2023/2024 season, Portugal's wine production is set to surge by 10%, reaching 7.5 million hectoliters, as reported by the Instituto da Vinha e do Vinho (IVV). Notably, the regions of
Azores, Lisbon, Bairrada, and Trás-os-Montes have experienced remarkable growth, exceeding 20%.
IVV's statement highlights this increase in volume, stating, "The Harvest and Production Declarations data affirm a total of 7.5 million hectoliters (hl), marking a 10% rise from the 2022/2023 campaign." Compared to the average of the last five campaigns, this marks a substantial 13% increase.
Standout regions include Azores, Lisbon, Bairrada, and Trás-os-Montes, showcasing growth rates exceeding 20%. Conversely, Verdes and Beira Interior witnessed an 8% decline in production. The report notes that wines eligible for Denomination of Origin (DO) and Geographical Indication (GI) accounted for 91% of the national production in this season.
The statement further delineates the dominance of red wines, comprising 59.6% of the total production. White wines, totaling slightly over 2.5 million hectoliters, hold a 33.8% share, while rosé wines make up 6.7%. This composition is in line with recent trends, with the "reduced impact of pests and diseases" and new vineyard plantings primarily driving the production increase. Photo by mat's eye, Wikimedia commons.