By Malvina Demaj Last Updated: Mar 6, 2026

New World

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DEFINITION

New World

The term “New World” is used to describe wines produced outside of the traditional regions of Europe and the Middle East which are considered to be the birthplace of wine. They are particularly made in countries like the USA, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Argentina and South Africa. These wines often feature bold, fruit forward flavors, higher alcohol content and modern production techniques. New World winemakers label their bottles by grape variety (e.g., Merlot, Chardonnay), rather than region.

Did you know? The "New World isn't all new, South Africa has been producing wine since the 1600s, while Argentina was a major producer in the early 1900s.

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