Germans are gradually consuming less and less vodka.
Germany witnessed a notable drop in the consumption of sparkling wines such as Sekt, Prosecco, and Champagne last year, with sales reaching 267 million liters. This figure represents a 17% decrease compared to a decade prior, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office.
Adults aged 16 and above in Germany drank 3.7 liters of sparkling wine per capita last year, a significant drop from the 4.6 liters consumed in 2013. The data collection focuses solely on alcoholic sparkling wines, still subject to the sparkling wine tax instituted during the German Empire.
Introduced to finance the imperial navy, the sparkling wine tax now generates roughly 361 million euros each year. Its contribution to total tax revenues remains minimal at 0.04%, while the beer tax raked in 580 million euros for the states.
The decline in sparkling wine consumption led to a decrease in visits to vineyards and meadows where these wines are often associated with picnics and outdoor activities. Despite the decrease, the Meadows still offer a picturesque landscape for leisurely walks and outdoor enjoyment.
