Italy produces more hectolitres of wine than any other other country.
It overtook France to become the biggest producer in the world in 2007. In 2009, it accounted for 17.7% (47,699hl) of world production with France close behind with 17% (45, 558hl) and Spain in third position (35,166). Total world production in 2009 equalled 268, 733hl.
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