The long–awaited “Top 100” 2013 of “Wine Spectator” has been announced: the Italy of Wine boasts
as well as 16 wines in the prestigious ranking. Piedmont and Tuscany at the top.
“Wine Spectator” has always been considered a cornerstone magazine of drinking well in the American market and beyond.
The “Top 100” of “Wine Spectator” is definitely one of the most eagerly awaited rankings in the world, and among its worldwide best wines there are many Italian ones.
Piedmont and Tuscany shine for number of award–winning wines:
5 from Piedmont (4 Barolo and 1 Barbaresco)
6 from Tuscany (2 Brunello di Montalcino, 1 Chianti Classico, 1 Nobile di Montepulciano, 1 Bolgheri and 2 Tuscany IGT).
More interesting news on the ranking: a sharp growth of viticulture in the South, from Sicily to Campania to Basilicata, and the discovery of new areas suitable for winemaking, such as Valtellina.
The Italian wines in the “Top 100” 2013 of “Wine Spectator”
6 Giuseppe Mascarello & Son Barolo Monprivato 2008
16 G.D. Vajra Barolo Albe 2008
18 Poggerino Chianti Classico 2010
21 Le Macchiole Bolgheri 2011
24 Livio Sassetti Brunello di Montalcino Pertimali 2008
50 COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico 2010
58 Avignonesi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2010
61 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco 2007
66 Macarico Aglianico del Vulture Macarì 2007
80 Querciabella Maremma Toscana Mongrana 2010
82 Mamete Prevostini Valtellina Superiore Sassella 2009
86 Fontanafredda Barolo La Rosa 2008
91 Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici Riserva 2006
94 Schiavenza Barolo Prapò 2009
96 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli 2008
100 Badia a Coltibuono Toscana Cancelli 2011
For the complete ranking
http://2013.top100.winespectator.com
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