The process of making wine, or viticulture, dates back thousands of years, with evidence of its existence in ancient civilizations like Egypt and Greece. Today, wine production is a global enterprise, with countries from every continent contributing to the industry. 
The largest wine-producing countries are traditionally European, with Italy, France, and Spain leading the way. These countries are renowned for their diverse varieties of grapes and their unique wine-making traditions, which have been perfected over centuries. France’s Bordeaux and Burgundy regions are esteemed for their exceptional reds, while Champagne is known, of course, for its sparkling wines. Spain, with its Rioja and Ribera del Duero regions, is celebrated for robust reds like Tempranillo.