
New World regions are areas that have adopted winemaking practices from Old World regions to create their own industries. These include (but are not limited to) France, Italy, Spain, Hungary, Portugal, Germany, Lebanon, Croatia, Israel, and beyond.

Old World regions are winegrowing areas found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Not sure what we mean? Check out our breakdown, grab some contrasting bottles, and get ready to taste the differences for yourself.

However, these phrases embody a lot more than just the regional focus they imply.

If you’ve been around wine for a while, you’ve probably heard the terms Old World and New World thrown around quite a bit.
