Cabernet Sauvignon was the most widely planted wine grape variety in the world in 2016, accounting for nearly seven percent of the total wine grape area. The second most grown variety that year was Merlot. Both of these varieties originated in France.
Leading grapes varieties for wine worldwide in 2016, by share of total global wine grape area
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