What qualifies as an Old-World wine region?

The terms “Old World” and “New World,” as applied to wine regions, are meant to describe the political region, the wine-making styles, and the climate effects on the wine products. These, as we will see, are generalizations based on historical precedent, and not absolutes. The classifications became universal when such publications as “The World Atlas of Wine” claimed that the wine producing countries could be divided, putting those regions with long histories of wine production in the “Old World” category were mainly countries in Western Europe.

Pair This with What?

Hosting a dinner party or social gathering with food and wine can be daunting if you have not done it before. Depending on what is being paired, it is important to consider the components of both—what foods are being served, and what beverages you wish to pair or highlight. The other part to consider is which do you want to showcase, the beverage (in this case, wine) or the food(s). To add more to your decision making, you could also opt to do both, along the course of your agenda, with some pairings to highlight the wine, some showcasing the food and others highlighting the way each compliments each other.