Europeans traditionally referred to the concept of the Old World as two continents - Eurasia and Africa, i.e. only those that were known before the discovery of the two Americas, and to the New World - North and South America. These designations quickly became fashionable and became widespread. The terms quickly became very comprehensive; they referred not only to the geographical known and unknown worlds. The Old World began to be called anything well-known, traditional or conservative, the New World - anything fundamentally new, little-studied, revolutionary.

In biology, flora and fauna are also usually divided geographically into gifts of the Old and New Worlds. But unlike the traditional interpretation of the term, the New World biologically includes the plants and animals of Australia.

Later, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and a number of islands in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans were discovered. They did not enter the New World and were designated by the broad term Southern Lands. At the same time, the term Unknown Southern Earth is a theoretical continent at the South Pole. The ice continent was discovered only in 1820 and also did not become part of the New World. Thus, the terms Old and New Worlds refer not so much to geographical concepts as to the historical border “before and after” the discovery and development of the American continents.

Old World and New World: winemaking

Today, the terms Old and New Worlds in a geographical sense are used only by historians. These concepts have acquired a new meaning in winemaking to designate the founding countries of the wine industry and countries developing in this direction. The Old World traditionally includes all European states, Georgia, Armenia, Iraq, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine. To the New World - India, China, Japan, the countries of North, South America and Africa, as well as Australia and Oceania.

For example, Georgia and Italy are associated with wine, France with Champagne and Cognac, Ireland with whiskey, Switzerland and Great Britain with Scotland with absinthe, and Mexico is considered the ancestor of tequila.

In 1878, on the territory of Crimea, Prince Lev Golitsyn founded a factory for the production of sparkling wines, which was named “New World”, and later a resort village grew around it, which is called “New World”. The picturesque bay annually welcomes crowds of tourists who want to relax on the shores of the Black Sea, go to a tasting of the famous New World wines and champagne, and walk through grottoes, bays and a protected juniper grove. In addition, there are settlements of the same name on the territory of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Tip 2: Which states belong to the Old and New Worlds

Ancient chroniclers described the Earth as an outstretched, faded cloak lying across the vast expanses of the Universe. Only God knew what was beyond the horizon. And all the states at that time were in only one World.

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The African continent was the original homeland of humanity. Settlement across the Earth occurred gradually over tens of thousands of years. As people settled, they had no idea that the Earth was spherical. Therefore, only those parts of the inhabited territories in which they lived were known. The Europeans knew only their territory, the Chinese and Indians - theirs. The ancient settlers of modern America and Australia knew only their land. The idea of Peace at that time was limited only to trade relations.

Marco Polo opened Asia to Europeans. He described his journey in his diaries, thanks to which people’s understanding of the Earth expanded. But people still realized that the planet could not be flat.

Observing the round disk of the Moon, ancient scientists and philosophers identified the unity of the universe and even tried to calculate the circumference of the Earth. On maps created in antiquity, even then the meridians had semicircular outlines. And at the beginning of our era the first globe appeared. But it contained only the Old World known to Europeans - China, India, the territories of Khorezm, Persia, Egypt and European states: the Roman Empire, Kievan Rus, the kingdoms of Portugal, Spain, France, the Netherlands, England and many duchies.

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If you've read anything about wine, attended any tastings, or just talked to knowledgeable people, you've probably heard about the so-called Old World and New World wines, and that they have completely different styles. Today we’ll talk about how they differ and whether they always differ.

What is the Old World?

The Old World usually includes European countries whose populations have been engaged in winemaking for many hundreds of years. First of all, these are France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria. None of these countries can boast of a tropical climate; Moreover, in Germany, Austria, as well as in a number of places in France and Italy, the climate is very cool. But it is the climate/microclimate that largely determines the style of wine.

What is the New World?

This concept includes countries such as Chile, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, South Africa, and the USA (especially the state of California). This also includes countries that are more “exotic” from the point of view of winemaking - for example, Brazil, whose wine, however, is not sold in Russia. The climate in these countries is warm, and often even downright hot, tropical. However, there are exception regions: as a rule, those located in mountainous areas.

So what is the difference between New and Old World wines?

In general terms it can be described as follows:

Wines from New World countries are characterized by a lower level of acidity (all other things being equal).
The New World is characterized by a bright “fruitiness”.
The Old World is characterized by great minerality.
The Old World is characterized by more “slender”, “graceful”, “subtle” and “elegant” wines. Sometimes epithets such as sonorous and shrill wine may be appropriate, while in the case of the New World adjectives such as lush, powerful, concentrated will be more often used. On the other hand, these epithets are also suitable for a number of great Old World wines.

Exceptions

There are exceptions to any rule, and in our case there can be a considerable number of exceptions. For example, some wines from South Africa and Argentina can be very similar in style to French ones - they can have quite high acidity, they can be quite restrained, subtle and elegant. Of course, these same epithets can be applied to some wines from Chile, Australia, the USA and a number of other countries.

Pairs for studying contrasts:

Chilean Pinot Noir - powerful and solid (for example, Montes Outer Limits) vs Burgundy, Austrian or Italian Pinot Noir.
Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley (such as the Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume appellations) vs New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Australian Shiraz (eg from Penfolds) vs French Syrah (for example, from the Rhone Valley - say, E.Guigal, if we are focusing on a fairly high price segment).
Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon vs red Bordeaux (the differences are well understood in the case of wines from the middle segment - within 700 rubles).
Chilean Chardonnay vs Chablis (France) or Austrian Morillon (Morillon is a synonym for Chardonnay).

Are there any other differences?

Yes. For example, in the Old World there are more wines that can be stored and developed in bottles for a very long time. In the New World, there are perhaps fewer such wines, and they require less time to develop and “ripen”.

Another difference is the prices; New World wines are often cheaper than Old World wines of similar quality.

In conclusion, I would like to note that one cannot say: “the New World style is worse” or “the New World style is rougher.” Different people like different wines, and the good thing is that there is now a huge selection of wines to suit every taste. And we must not forget that the New World also has magnificent and elegant wines that are superior in level to many of their Old World competitors.

There are several versions of the origin of the terms “Old” and “New World”. According to one of them, they were introduced by Amerigo Vespucci in 1503, according to another, Christopher Columbus used them back in 1492 to divide known and newly discovered lands. The expressions Old and New Worlds were used for several centuries until they completely went out of fashion and lost relevance due to the discovery of new islands and continents.

Old World and New World: geography

Europeans traditionally referred to the concept of the Old World as two continents - Eurasia and Africa, i.e. only those lands that were known before the discovery of the two Americas, and to the New World - North and South America. These designations quickly became fashionable and became widespread. The terms quickly became very comprehensive; they referred not only to geographical concepts of the known and unknown world. The Old World began to be called anything well-known, traditional or conservative, the New World - anything fundamentally new, little-studied, revolutionary.

In biology, flora and fauna are also usually divided geographically into gifts of the Old and New Worlds. But unlike the traditional interpretation of the term, the New World biologically includes the plants and animals of Australia.

Later, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and a number of islands in the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans were discovered. They were not included in the New World and were designated by the broad term Southern Lands. At the same time, the term Unknown Southern Earth appeared - a theoretical continent at the South Pole. The ice continent was discovered only in 1820 and also did not become part of the New World. Thus, the terms Old and New Worlds refer not so much to geographical concepts as to the historical and temporal boundary “before and after” the discovery and development of the American continents.

Old World and New World: winemaking

For example, Georgia and Italy are associated with wine, France with Champagne and Cognac, Ireland with whiskey, Switzerland and Great Britain with Scotland with absinthe, and Mexico is considered the ancestor of tequila.

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And where did the “new New World” come from?

In fact, everything is very simple. These concepts first appeared due to the different geographical locations of wine regions and different time periods in the development of winemaking in the world. But now these concepts are understood as something more than just geography and history. Today these are different production styles, different taste styles of wine, different climatic, technological and legislative conditions.

Initially Old World considered classical Europe. Winemaking has been practiced here since the times of the Romans and Greeks, and who exactly is the founder of winemaking and who should give the “vine of primacy” is still being debated. The Old World includes aristocratic France, emotional Italy, vibrant Spain, fragrant Germany, and other countries.

To the New World include areas where winemaking began to develop much later, but over the last century production technologies have skyrocketed. This includes the countries of North and South America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Most of these regions were colonies, and winemaking was brought here by European travelers.

And here “new New World”- this is an absolute surprise for many. Most people have no idea that grapes grow here at all. Among such modern winemaking enthusiasts are Japan, Israel, China, India, and, by the way, Russia. We'll likely hear a lot more about them in the coming decades.

As for the taste differences of wine, there are certain subtleties. Of course, taste is characterized not only by bipolarity, but also has its deviations and exceptions, although in general it is possible to form a certain image.

Many critics say that in Europe, the best wines were made in areas with difficult conditions - places where the vines resist cold climates, poor soils and literally struggle to survive. It produces fewer berries, but at the same time makes them more tasty and concentrated. Old World Wines usually less alcoholic and less dense, but also more acidic. The aroma and taste of old world wines are more refined and less fruity. Everything here seems to be in halftones.

New World wines- on the contrary, more alcoholic and “full-bodied”. Due to the hot climate and low rainfall, the vines here are in almost greenhouse conditions. The aroma and taste of such wines can sometimes turn out to be a “fruit bomb”. At the same time, the taste is simple and clear. New World wines should be drunk young - they are less susceptible to aging than Old World wines.

Today there is a fashion in the world for bright and fruity wines, so many producers “adjust” their production to the tastes of customers. However, it is impossible to say which taste is correct and which is not. Here everyone is guided by their preferences, mood, weather or event.

So just experiment!

Ekaterina Smychok

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