Mireia Borrás Pabón· PfE

Nuanced

In 2024 wine consumption fell to the lowest level since 1961.

Omissions

• The claim conflates global wine consumption data with EU-specific data. The 'lowest since 1961' figure refers to global consumption (214.2 million hectolitres), not EU consumption. The EU represents a major portion of global consumption but the claim should clarify this is worldwide data. France alone consumed 23.0 million hectolitres in 2024.
• Source (The Guardian article) was published on April 15, 2025, after the session date of February 9, 2026 - this is acceptable as it reports on 2024 data which the MEP could have known from earlier OIV releases.

Sources

• PrimaryInternational Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) - State of the World Vine and Wine Sector in 2024Global wine consumption in 2024 estimated at 214.2 million hectolitres; France (largest EU consumer) at 23.0 million hectolitres
• SecondaryThe GuardianGlobal wine consumption in 2024 fell to 214.2 million hectolitres, down 3.3% from 2023, the lowest level since 1961 (213.6 million hectolitres)
• TertiaryPiedmont WinesOIV data shows 2024 global wine consumption at 214.2 million hectolitres, lowest since 1961 (213.6 million hectolitres)