
Floods, drought, frost and hail cut into world wine production this year across Europe and South America, but the quality of the 2016 vintage shouldn't unduly suffer.

The number of estimated potential wine consumers in the country is placed at 26.5 million as of 2015--only about 20 per cent of India's total population.

The archaeologists also came across grape-processing installations. These structures resemble Roman-era wineries found across the Mediterranean.

On the islands of Lanzarote, grapevines thrive in the fertile soil created by black volcanic ash. To protect the vines from harsh winds, farmers plant them in pits dug into the ash.

According to the figures, national wine production is expected to hit 46.5 million hectolitres this year.