[ACTUALIZACIÓN: 7/7/16. Algunos de los vinos incluidos en este post se agotaron. Para añadas corrientes comunicarse con tu tienda Hórreo de V. Suárez].
En el año 1988 mientras en Puerto Rico y los Estados Unidos se celebraban las elecciones generales, en el mundo del vino se llevaba a cabo otra elección histórica. Ese año la revista Wine Spectator, una de las revistas especializadas en vinos con mayor circulación y reconocimiento en el mercado, publicó su primer Top 100 Wines, y desde entonces cada año publica su selección, teniendo como criterios de calificación tres factores: calidad, precio, y una característica subjetiva que denominan “el factor X del vino”.
Con una trayectoria de casi 3 décadas, la lista de los Top 100 Wines sirve de referencia y guía para profesionales y aficionados al vino, que gustan de descubrir y degustar los mejores vinos del mundo.
En su edición más reciente, luego de evaluar cerca de 18,000 caldos, de las más diversas bodegas y regiones, los editores de Wine Spectator seleccionaron los Top 100 Wines en el año 2015. Entre los vinos seleccionados 14 forman parte de nuestro catálogo de vinos disponibles para el disfrute de los aficionados al vino en Puerto Rico.
A continuación les presentamos de qué vinos se tratan.
14 Top Wines en El Hórreo de V. Suárez
Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
Rich, with excellent density, ripe cherry and plum fruit, and a well-integrated structure. Licorice, earth and tobacco notes add depth while this cruises to a long, tobacco- and mineral-tinged finish. Shows balance and grip. Best from 2018 through 2033. 18,000 cases made. -BS
Rank 4
Vintage 2010
Score 95
Bodegas Aalto Ribera del Duero*
This red shows focus and density, with rich flavors of plum, blackberry, cocoa, licorice and mineral. The structure is muscular but graceful, featuring ripe fruit complemented by savory notes that keep this balanced and fresh. Best from 2016 through 2032. 2,400 cases imported. -TM
Rank 6
Vintage 2012
Score 94
*Agotado (Actualizado 6/27/2016)
Abadia Retuerta Viño de la Tierra de Castilla y León Sardon de Duero Selección Especial
Alluring for its plush texture and impressive for its depth, this red delivers plum, currant, licorice, tar and mineral flavors that are rich and focused. The firm tannins are well-integrated, kept lively by fresh acidity. Smoke and floral notes mingle on the long finish. Drink now through 2031. 30,000 cases made. -TM
Rank 15
Vintage 2011
Score 94
*Agotado. (Actualizado 7/7/2016)
Taylor Fladgate Late Bottled Port
Dense and rich, with amply spiced flavors of ripe dark plum and cherry compote. Mineral notes emerge midpalate, leading to a lush, chocolate-filled finish. A fresh and engaging style. Drink now. 5,600 cases imported. -KM
Rank 16
Vintage 2009
Score 93
*Agotado. (Actualizado 7/7/2016)
Viña Carmen Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley Alto Gran Reserva
A rich, well-spiced red, with luscious flavors of tar, licorice and dark plum, supported by ample acidity and firm tannins. Offers a lip-smacking finish of dark chocolate and pepper. Drink now through 2019. 20,000 cases made. -KM
Rank 32
Vintage 2012
Score 91
Rombauer Chardonnay Carneros
A creamy-textured, charming style that’s easy to drink yet is deceptively complex and layered, with a mix of vanilla-scented oak and vibrant peach, nectarine, honeydew and apricot flavors. Long on the finish. Drink now. 100,000 cases made. -JL
Rank 35
Vintage 2013
Score 93
Castello d’Albola Chianti Classico
Firm and taut, with a core of cherry and berry flavors, accented by underbrush, tobacco and iron notes. Balanced in a lean way, with a lingering aftertaste of earth and mineral. Best from 2016 through 2025. 100,000 cases made. -BS
Rank 46
Vintage 2011
Score 90
*Agotado. (Actualizado 7/7/2016)
Brancaia Toscana Ilatraia
Dense and tightly wound, with a beam of black cherry and blueberry fruit. Cedar, smoke, tar and tobacco notes add nuance, giving this a complex impression overall. Balanced and long, with a compact finish that should expand as this integrates more fully. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2018 through 2032. 3,750 cases imported. -BS
Rank 52
Vintage 2012
Score 94
*Agotado. (Actualizado 7/7/2016)
Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Rockaway Single Vineyard
A remarkable wine that exhibits powerful flavors of ripe currant, blackberry and cherry along with pleasing notes of cedary cigar box, dried herb, green olive and tea. Ends with firm, dusty tannins and fine length. Drink now through 2028. 1,808 cases made. -JL
Rank 59
Vintage 2012
Score 94
*Agotado. (Actualizado 7/7/2016)
Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz-Viognier Victoria
Fresh and expressive, medium-weight but vivid, with black cherry and floral notes, balanced by a stony minerality that glides into the long finish against fine tannins. Drink now through 2020. 4,500 cases made. -HS
Rank 66
Vintage 2013
Score 91
Bodegas Monasterio Ribera del Duero Hacienda Monasterio
This rich red delivers blueberry compote, dark chocolate, licorice and smoke flavors in a firm texture, supported by solid tannins. Ample acidity keeps this fresh through the floral, cola-accented finish. Drink now through 2026. 1,000 cases imported. -TM
Rank 69
Vintage 2011
Score 93
*Agotado. (Actualizado 7/7/2016)
Antinori Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso
Alluring violet, black currant, blackberry, wild herb, spice and mineral aromas coat the dense underlying structure at first, but the latter emerges as this cruises to a long conclusion. Shows excellent balance and expression of fruit and place. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Best from 2018 through 2033. 1,200 cases imported. -BS
Rank 71
Vintage 2012
Score 95
*Agotado. (Actualizado 7/7/2016)
M. Chapoutier Hermitage White Chante-Alouette
Gorgeous, showing remarkable range, with jasmine, honeysuckle, acacia and chamomile notes leading the way, followed by star fruit, yellow apple and green fig fruit flavors. The long, mineral-edged finish adds just the right amount of tension, while the fruit and floral elements cascade over one another. Drink now through 2029. 500 cases imported. -JM
Rank 77
Vintage 2014
Score 95
*Agotado. (Actualizado 7/7/2016)
Orin Swift Machete California
Plush, fleshy tannins never get in the way of the expansive flavors and aromas. White pepper, violet, plum, blackberry, vanilla bean, nutmeg, black tea and espresso notes mingle effortlessly, lingering on the finish. Petite Sirah, Syrah and Grenache. Drink now through 2030. 6,800 cases made. -MW
Rank 97
Vintage 2013
Score 93
Los vinos reseñados en este blogpost los consigues en nuestras tiendas: El Hórreo de V. Suárez, Guaynabo (787) 474-1400 y El Hórreo de V. Suárez, Ponce (787) 812-3140.
Les invitamos a visitarnos, ¡Salud!
¡EN EL HÓRREO, SIEMPRE HAY ALGO NUEVO QUE DEGUSTAR!.
3 Comments
Great News!
Me encanta la variedad de vinos. Los consumo frecuentemente. Adicional soy compradora para un supermercado.
Hola Liz,
¡Gracias por compartir! Quedamos a tus ordenes.
¡Salud!🍷