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I will warn you right away that excessive consumption of alcoholic products harms our body. So hello. Now I will try to compile a short review of the most interesting wines from the New World, which have rightfully earned great popularity among compatriots.
Now such products are not, as it was said in the old days, something outlandish, overseas in terms of the difficulty of acquiring. In the days of the Soviet Union, there was the concept of “get it”, but now these wines are sold in almost every supermarket or specialized store (alcomarkets).
An unpleasant thing called scarcity in our time has been replaced, however, by another bad moment – you can run into a fake.
Where are they produced
It is customary to call the New World countries located outside the countries of Eurasia and the African continent, although previously only America was included here – this is the end of the XNUMXth century, the time of the discoverers.
Opinion is divided: some people believe that the concept of “new world” was first introduced by Amerigo Vespucci, others argue that this merit belongs to Pietro Martira.
Recently, the New World is considered not only North and South America, but also Australia with Oceania (New Zealand, Fiji and other states), as well as South Africa. More specifically, we take the following countries:
- USA;
- Canada;
- Mexico;
- SOUTH AFRICA;
- Panama;
- Cuba;
- Colombia;
- Bolivia;
- Chile;
- Peru;
- Argentina;
- Brazil;
- Nicaragua.
Yes, there are also small island states in which Raul and Fidel Castro, Ernesto Che Guevara hunted.
Nuance
In general, there are two concepts of the “New World”, one refers purely to Geography, the other to winemaking.
Map of the world, where the New World is highlighted in green:
As for winemaking, the same South Africa is missing here, although wines were produced here about three centuries ago. Remember that Greenland does not belong to the New World in terms of winemaking!
Wines of the Old and New Worlds, differences
When the question of comparing “New” and classic winemaking products is raised, the first thing to consider is the brightness of wines from the New World.
Winemakers of the New World are real experimenters who use not only those recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation, but also try to invent something of their own, original.
I put the main differences between the wines of the Old and New Worlds in the table, it’s more convenient:
Fellow citizens often point out that wines from the New World are an order of magnitude cheaper than classic drinks, and I almost repeated after them.
Wines with NA can often cost three times as much, because you can buy a bottle of wine from Germany for 300, and take Argentinean (example in the section below) for 1000 rubles.
TOP 5 best red wines from the New World
Each gourmet and lover has his own tastes, I will present the five most popular red wines from the New World:
- Redwood Vineyards, Pinot Noir (Redwood Vineyards), produced in the United States of America, California, Nala Valley. This drink contains 12,5% alcohol and has a memorable amazing taste. It costs around 700 rubles.
- Camden Park, Shiraz, 2017 (Camden Park Shiraz) is a red semi-dry wine with bright fruity notes and an impressive degree of 14,5. It is produced by Australia, the Byrne company, Shiraz is a vineyard variety.
- Luis Felipe Edwards, “Reserva” Shiraz (Luis Filipe Edwards Reserva) is an excellent wine, by the way, for those who love fruit and berry flavors with a pronounced hint of strawberry! This product is from Chile, Colchagua – Central Valley. Dry red wine (14%), two varieties: Shiraz and Alicante.
- Also Luis Felipe Edwards, but Cabernet Sauvignon (Cabernet Sauvignon), the same production, Chile. Dry red wine has a bright taste of dark grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, available in bottles of 750 and 187 ml.
- Malbec Finca “La Linda”, 2018 (Malbec Finca La Linda) is just a unique drink worth around 1000 rubles. The taste, note, is cherry, and the aftertaste is blackberry, one of the users noted that this drink went perfectly with Belper Knole cheese. Produced in Argentina, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza. Dry red wine of the Malbec variety. 13,9% alcohol.
If you have tried at least one of these wines, feel free to share your impressions!
TOP 5 best white wines from the New World
I want to highlight five interesting white wines:
- Brancott Estate, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (Brancott Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc) – this drink, even in many online stores, is in first place and flies at a high speed, sales are frequent. Dry white wine from New Zealand, distinguished by its exquisite taste, reminiscent of grapefruit and blackcurrant! Variety Sauvignon Blanc, 13 turns.
- KWV, “Classic Collection” Chardonnay, 2018 (KVV “Classic Collection” Chardonnay) – and here is a wonderful wine from South Africa, from the Western Cape. Variety Chardonnay, 13 revolutions. In principle, a variant of the classic Nardone, but from the New World.
- KWV, “Pearly Bay” Dry White (KVV Pearly Bay Dry White) – the same manufacturer, many people advise trying it, like me. Pleasant mild taste, varieties: Chenin Blanc and Colombard, 12,1%. By the way, you can take 0,75 or even 3 liters!
- Luis Felipe Edwards, Sauvignon Blanc (Luis Felipe Edwards, Sauvignon Blanc) – this has already been in the TOP red wines, and this is a white drink from the Maule Valley, Chile. A good white dry wine, but it is better to drink it chilled.
- The Ned, Sauvignon Blanc, 2018 (The Ned, Sauvignon Blanc) – lovers of good wines with citrus notes, this dry white wine is produced by winemakers from New Zealand, Marlborough.
These are the wines I included in the TOP, I’m interested in your opinion on them, and I would like to know your opinion on sparkling drinks from the New World – who tried which ones, what would you advise?