Enjoy a less bubbly celebration these days in Germany!
It appears that Germans are popping open fewer bottles of champagne, prosecco, and sparkling wine than they did a decade ago. In 2022, the nation consumed a total of 267.8 million liters, according to the Federal Statistical Office. On average, every individual aged 16 and over guzzled down approximately five bottles, which equals about 38 glasses of 100 milliliters each.
Although this year's sparkling wine consumption saw a slight increase compared to 2021, a year heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, the overall trend has been disappointing. In fact, ten years ago, Germans devoured approximately a fifth more sparkling wine, with each individual consuming over six bottles per year.
To finance the navy, Germany implemented a sparkling wine tax, which also applies to prosecco and champagne. This tax brought in around 352 million euros for the federal government in 2022.
Despite traditional celebrations, such as Christmas, New Year's Eve, and birthdays, Germans are seemingly less keen on raising a glass of bubbly compared to 2012.
Interestingly, the reasons behind this decline are not explicitly mentioned in the available sources. For further insights into the drinking habits of Germans and the factors influencing sparkling wine consumption, you may want to seek out reports and studies specific to this topic.
