The debate rages in many circles; which is the best, old world or
The debate rages in many circles; which is the best, old world or new world wines? Firstly what actually constitutes an old world or a new world wine? Traditionally, old world wine is that which comes from France, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Spain and Italy, while new world wine comes from those countries that were discovered much later, like the US, Australia and New Zealand, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Canada and South America
The debate rages in many circles; which is the best, old world or new world wines? Firstly what actually constitutes an old world or a new world wine? Traditionally, old world wine is that which comes from France, Germany, Austria, Portugal, Spain and Italy, while new world wine comes from those countries that were discovered much later, like the US, Australia and New Zealand, Chile, Uruguay, Argentina, Canada and South America.
But what can be the difference in the wines? Don’t most grape vines have the same rootstock? For the most part, yes, but the terrain and climate differ greatly. Also, there are many subtle differences in the ways in which wines are made. Master winemakers – and drinkers, consider these to be supremely important. Many experienced wine buffs consider the old world wines to be incomparable. New world wines, they say, are too fruity and full of sugar and with much less of one key element, acidity. New world wines must have extra grape acid added - a big no-no to traditionalists - and so are referred to as ‘manufactured’ wines.
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