Old World vs New World

In the wine world, the terms "Old World" and "New World" describes different wine-producing regions and winemaking traditions.

The Old World refers to regions in Europe and in the Middle East, where the wine grapes originated, like France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Greece and Hungary.

The New World refers to regions outside Europe, where the wine grapes has been imported, like USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina, Chile, and Canada.