South Africa has the most Chenin Blanc plantings in the world ha in 2014
Hectares % white varieties % red varieties
South Africa ranks as number 7 in the overall volume production of wine and produces 4.0% of the world’s wine (2014)
Area under wine grape vineyards (excluding Sultana)
Wine grape vineyards planted and uprooted (excluding Sultana)
Variety2014 Chenin Blanc18% Colombar(d)12% Sauvignon Blanc9.3% Chardonnay7.4% Total white-wine varieties54.6% Cabernet Sauvignon11.5% Shiraz10.5% Pinotage7.4% Merlot6.1% Total red-wine varieties45.4%
Age of vineyards (excluding Sultana)
422.7 million