OLD WORLD WINES

[wondersofwine]

Lucas, your question could call for an encyclopedic answer. Usually we suggest that for broad information on wines, you consult a book such as Andrea Zimmer's "Good Wines Made Simple" or "Wine for Dummies." They may even be available in Portuguese at your local library or book store. These books cover some of the flavor and texture differences between "old-world style" and "new-world style," methods of vinifying the wines (filtered or non-filtered, natural yeasts or commercial yeasts), may discuss classification in France--grand cru wines, premiere cru, village wines, regional appellations in Burgundy and first- through fifth-class growths or estates in Bordeaux plus unclassified Bordeaux wines, the labeling of German and Italian wines, etc. It's too much for one of us to begin to cover online. Therefore, you really need to consult a book on the subject of wines.
Good luck to you in your learning experience.

[This message has been edited by wondersofwine (edited 09-05-2003).]