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This is a list of countries by alcohol consumption measured in equivalent litres of pure alcohol (ethanol) consumed per capita per year. A standard drink is about 17 milliliters of ethanol, putting one liter at about 59 drinks.
Wine production in 2014 [1] Wines are produced in significant growing regions where vineyards are planted. Wine grapes mostly grow between the 30th and the 50th degrees of latitude, in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, typically in regions of Mediterranean climate. Grapes will sometimes grow beyond this range, thus minor amounts of ...
Countries in Europe in which wine is historically the most popular alcoholic drink, informally known as the wine belt, are located to the south of beer belt and vodka belt. [ 20 ] [ 21 ] [ 29 ] [ 30 ] The wine belt has been variously defined as approximately spanning 41–44°N, [ 31 ] 30–50°N, [ 32 ] and 35–50/51°N.
When it comes to wine, America has a lot to toast. Winemaking in the U.S. dates back centuries, and the industry has more than doubled since the early 2000s. See what else is going on in America's ...
Alcohol consumption in Russia remains among the highest in the world. According to a 2011 report by the World Health Organization, annual per capita consumption of alcohol in Russia was about 15.76 litres of pure alcohol, the fourth-highest volume in Europe. [1] It dropped to 11.7 litres in 2016, [2] dropping further to about 10.5 litres in ...
Excessive red wine consumption could promote inflammation in the body and contribute to health issues like liver disease, cardiovascular disease and immune dysfunction, says Routhenstein.
“By measuring tartaric acid in the urine, alongside food and drink questionnaires, we have been able to make a more accurate measurement of wine consumption,” Estruch said.
Wine consumption per person, 2014 [114] Wine as a share of total alcohol consumption, 2010 [115] Wine-consumption data from a list of countries by alcohol consumption measured in liters of pure ethyl alcohol consumed per capita in a given year, according to the most recent data from the World Health Organization.