The prestigious wine magazine Wine Spectator has revealed the oenological treasures of 2023, giving us an overview of the 100 best wines in the world. This eclectic list acts as an indispensable compass for connoisseurs seeking theexcellence in every bottle. For producers, it represents an unparalleled source of inspiration, tracing a wine panorama destined to surprise throughout the year. An ode to taste and the art of winemaking that promises to elevate the food and wine experience to new heights.
100 best wines in the world: excellence and value
Every year, since 1988, Wine Spectator presents its list of the 100 best world wines, the result of a scrupulous selection among thousands of labels tasted by its experts. The magazine highlights not only consolidated wine regions but also developing ones, in search of new expressions. The priority selection criteria are clarity: quality, value and availability. Only wines with a score of 90 or more points out of 100 earn a place on this exclusive list, which serves as an essential guide for connoisseurs and producers.
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The ranking of the best wines in the world 2023 is a journey through the diversity and oenological excellence. At the top of the ranking stands the Brunello di Montalcino 2018 from the acclaimed Argiano winery, a triumph of elegance and complexity. The podium is completed with the incredible Pinot Noir West Sonoma Coast Freestone-Occidental 2021 and the majestic Château Lynch Bages 2020 from Pauillac. Among the excellences, the Taurasi Radici Riserva 2016 Mastroberardino and the Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 2019 by Dunn stand out.
The wine excellences not to be missed in 2023
The route through the peaks of oenological refinement is further enriched with the engaging Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 Marchese Antinori, a masterpiece of Italian tradition that enchants with its aromatic complexity and enveloping structure. Not to be outdone is the Château Pichon Baron 2020 from Pauillac, a Bordeaux work of art that captures the senses with its elegance and depth.
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Continuing on this fascinating journey among prestigious labels, we come across the Résonance Pinot Noir 2021 from the Willamette Valley, a sensorial experience that combines the mastery of winemaking with magic of the territory. The American hills merge with the French tradition in an embrace of unforgettable flavours. Completing this extraordinary wine picture is the lively Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2022 from Marlborough, a wine that releases freshness and intensity in every sip. This New Zealand label embodies the meeting between the liveliness of the grapes and the art of the master winemaker, offering a unique and unforgettable experience.
