The best wines in the world

The American edition Wine Spectator is considered one of the most authoritative in the field of winemaking. During the year, tasters assess thousands of wines from all over the world. As a result, a list is formed, which includes so-called outstanding wines. All of them belong to the crops of different years and are made from different varieties of grapes, but differ in the excellent quality and richness of the bouquet.

We suggest you to evaluate the Top-10 yourself, which included the world's best wines.

10. Achaval-Ferrer Malbec Mendoza Finca Bella Vista( 2010, Argentina, price - from $ 120 per bottle)

Berries for this wine are harvested in vineyards, whose age reaches300 years old. They are located at an altitude of 3,100 feet above sea level. Before you get on the counter, the wine spends at least 15 months in an oak barrel.

9. Ciacci Piccolomini d 'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino( 2007, Italy, price - from $ 60)

The producers of this wine are brother and sister of Paolo and Lucia Biancchini. In the process of production, the wine is aged first in steel, and then in wooden barrels of Savoy oak.

8. Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon( Beringer Knights Valley Reserve)( 2009, USA, price - from $ 45)

The Beringer family are 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 you to produce wines with the most exquisite bouquet.

7. Shea Pinot Noir Willamette Valley( 2009, USA, price - from $ 40)

On 200 acres of the land of winemaker Dick Shi, there are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varieties. In the process of wine production, aging is used in steel, and then in wooden barrels. The wine selected by the experts includes 3555 bottles.

6. Barton St.- Julien Ch? Teau L? Oville( 2009, France, price - from $ 105)

This wine is obtained from grapes grown in Bordeaux. Wine producers, the Barton family, have been engaged in winemaking since 1836.The wine that entered our rating is aged in oak containers for at least 18 months before being released for sale.

5. Ch? Teau Guiraud Sauternes( 2009, France, price - from $ 60)

This white wine is obtained by mixing grapes of sorts of seven-million and Sauvignon blanc. The wine of the 2009 harvest is considered the best in the region over the past 10 years. The whole party 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. The wine of Clos des Papes is fermented in ceramic containers, and then the year is kept in wooden barrels.

3. Bella's Garden Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley( 2010, Australia, price - from $ 69)

Wine is distinguished by delicate fruit notes, which are obtained by mixing grapes from 20 different vineyards. Save the sunny and fruity taste with 300-liter wooden barrels.

2. Gigondas Chateau de Saint Cosme( 2010, France, the price is from $ 41)

The grapes for the production of Château 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 winemaker in the 14th generation. The ideal taste of wine is achieved by mixing three varieties of grapes.

1. Reliableless Napa Valley Shafer Vineyards( 2008, USA, price - from $ 60)

Surprisingly, is the world's best wine , according to Wine Spectator, is by no means the most expensive. The wine company Shafer Vineyards was founded in California in 1978.The wines of this manufacturer are already in the seventh time leading the rating of the best.