The European producing countries are called the Old World.
Wine-producing countries are divided into the "Old World" and the "New World" based on their history.
Countries classified as Old World are:
- France
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
- Portugal
- Austria
- Switzerland
- Hungary
- Greece
And more.
In many of these countries, grape cultivation and winemaking suited to the terrain, soil, and climate are deeply rooted in the culture, and winemaking has been passed down for generations.