The document discusses various topics related to wine including:
1. World vineyard areas by region with Europe accounting for the largest share at 45% followed by Asia at 19% and the Americas at 10%.
2. World wine production in 1999 led by France, Italy, Spain, US, and Argentina which together accounted for over 70% of global production.
3. Classification of wines by fermentation process, carbonation level, sweetness, color, and place of production.
4. Key grape varieties used in wine production including Vitis vinifera varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir as well as interspecific hybrid varieties developed for hardiness.