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Wines of the World

Cool Climates e.g. Germany, Northern France

Hot Climates e.g. Australia, South Africa, Southern France Wines from hotter climates tend to be: • Mainly red wines (this is because there is enough sunlight and warmth to ripen the skins of the black grapes) • Higher in alcohol • Ripe, rich fruit flavour

Wines from cooler climates tend to be: • Mainly white wines • Higher in acidity • Refreshing • Fresh fruit flavours • Lower in alcohol

Old World – New World?

Often you will hear people talking about ‘ Old World ’ and ‘New World ’ wines. Very simply ‘Old World’ wines are those made in Europe (such as France, Italy and Spain – even England!) whilst ‘New World’ are the winemaking regions outside of Europe (USA, Australia, New Zealand).