European vineyard areas decline as Polish viticulture expands

European viticulture is experiencing a shift in production patterns. According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV), the total vineyard area in the European Union decreased by 1.6% in 2025.

Major traditional producers saw significant declines. France experienced a 4.4% reduction, losing approximately 34,000 hectares, driven in part by a government program allocating 130 million euros for vineyard uprooting. Spain's vineyard area decreased by 1.3%, while Italy saw a slight decline of 0.3%.

In contrast, Poland is seeing growth in its wine sector. Between September 2025 and September 2026, the number of growers in Poland rose from 724 to 799, and the total vineyard area increased by approximately 9% to 1,197.27 hectares. Wine production in Poland also saw a substantial increase of nearly 38%, rising from 21,400 hl in the 2024/2025 season to 29,500 hl in the following period.