England is a island nation located off the northwest coast of Europe, and it is quickly becoming a major player in the world of wine. With a long and varied history of winemaking, England is now producing some of the most exciting and innovative wines in the world.
England’s success has been very recent. In 2022 there were about 3,758 hectares under vines, a 70 percent increase in 5 years. In 2022, over 500 vineyards and more than 200 wineries produced about 8 million bottles. Climate change has favoured the planting of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir for sparkling wine. Today, the majority of the production includes traditionally fermented sparkling wine.