The American edition of Wine Spectator is considered one of the most respected in the field of winemaking. During the year, tasters evaluate thousands of wines from all over the world. As a result, a list is formed that includes the so-called outstanding wines. All of them belong to harvests of different years and are made from different grape varieties, but differ in excellent quality and richness of the bouquet.
We suggest that you independently evaluate the Top 10, which included the best wines in the world.
10. Achaval-Ferrer Malbec Mendoza Finca Bella Vista (2010, Argentina, price - from $ 120 per bottle)
The berries for this wine are harvested in vineyards, whose age reaches 300 years. They are located at an altitude of 3100 feet above sea level. Before getting on the counter, the wine spends in an oak barrel for at least 15 months.
9. Ciacci Piccolomini d ’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino (2007 Italy, price from $ 60)
The producers of this wine are brother and sister Paolo and Lucia Bianchini. In the production process, the wine is aged first in steel, and then in wooden barrels of Savoy oak.
8. Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon (Beringer Knights Valley Reserve) (2009 United States, price - from $ 45)
The Beringer family - pioneers in the field of winemaking in the lands of California - they were the first to grow cabernet sauvignon and other varieties here. Now the age of the vineyards allows producing wines with the most exquisite bouquet.
7. Shea Pinot Noir Willamette Valley (2009, USA, price - from $ 40)
On 200 acres of Dik Shi winemaker's land, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties grow. In the process of wine production, aging is applied in steel, and then in wooden barrels. The batch of selected wine experts includes 3555 bottles.
6. - Julien Ch? Teau L? Oville (2009 year, France, price - from $ 105)
This wine is derived from grapes native to Bordeaux. Wine producers, the Barton family, have been involved in winemaking since 1836. The wine included in our rating is aged in oak containers for at least 18 months before being put on sale.
5. Ch? Teau Guiraud Sauternes (2009 year, France, price - from $ 60)
This white wine is obtained by mixing grapes of the Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Wine harvest 2009 is considered the best in the region over the past 10 years. The entire batch of Ch? Teau Guiraud Sauternes this year has 11 thousand bottles.
4. Clos des Papes (2010, France, price - from $ 128)
The wine producer, the Avril family, has been growing vineyards in the south of the Rhone since 1600. Therefore, this wine is the result of applying the richest wine-making traditions. Clos des Papes wine is fermented in ceramic containers, and then aged for a year in wooden barrels.
3. Bella’s Garden Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley (2010, Australia, price - from $ 69)
The wine is distinguished by subtle fruity notes that are obtained by mixing grapes from 20 different vineyards. 300-liter wooden barrels help preserve the sunny and fruity taste.
2. Gigondas Chateau de Saint Cosme (2010, France, price - from $ 41)
The grapes for the production of Ch? Teau de St.-Cosme are harvested in the vineyards of the Barruol family, which has been engaged in winemaking since 1490. The current head of the company is a 14th generation winemaker. The ideal taste of wine is achieved by mixing three grape varieties.
1. Relentless Napa Valley Shafer Vineyards (2008, USA, price - from $ 60)
Amazing but the best wine in the world, according to Wine Spectator, is by no means the most expensive. Shafer Vineyards was founded in California in 1978. The wines of this manufacturer for the seventh time topped the ranking of the best.
