MASSETO 2011 TAKES THIRD PLACE AND ALDO CONTERNO’S BAROLO ROMIRASCO 2010 IS IN 7TH THESE ARE THE TWO ITALIAN WINES IN THE TOP TEN ON JAMES SUCKLING’S "TOP 100 WINES OF 2014", DOMINATED BY ITALIAN WINES (43)

Masseto 2011 is in third place and Aldo Conterno’s Barolo Romirasco 2010 is number 7. These are the two wines in the top ten of James Suckling’s "Top 100 Wines of 2014" (www.jamessuckling.com) that the famous wine critic has chosen among the best tastings of the year (43 are Italian). The list includes wines from around the world, and takes into account not only the quality assessment but also other parameters such as availability, price and so on.
At the top of the list there is an Argentine wine, Viña Cobos Malbec Cobos Perdriel Lujan de Cuyo in 2011, followed by Penfolds Shiraz South Australia Grange Bin 95 2010, symbol of Australian wine making.
Scrolling down the "Top 10", at number 4, the French Château Guiraud Sauternes 2011, at number 5, the American Peter Michael Winery Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview Sonoma County Le Caprice 2012 and at number 6 France again, Domaine de Chevalier Pessac-Léognan Blanc 2011. Following Aldo Conterno’s Barolo, at number 8 there is a New Zealand wine, Felton Road Pinot Noir Central Otago Block 5, 2010 and closing the ranking the Chilean wine Seña Valle de Aconcagua 2012, and another French wine at number 10, Champagne Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut 2006.
Besides the top ten positions, Italian wines undoubtedly dominate the list: 43 wines out of 100. The star is Tuscany, represented by 20 wines, from Chianti Classico to Bolgheri to Brunello di Montalcino (only 2). Piedmont has 16 wines on the list; Trentino Alto Adige, 4 wines; Veneto, 2 and Umbria, 1. Following Italy’s wines, France, Australia and the US are tied with 12 wines each, then Argentina and Chile at 7 each, New Zealand 3, Portugal 2, and closing the top 100, Spain and Austria 1 each.

Focus – The “Top 100 Wines of 2014” by James Suckling (43 Italian wines)

1. Viña Cobos Malbec Perdriel Luján de Cuyo Cobos 2011
2. Penfolds Shiraz South Australia Grange Bin 95 2010
3. Masseto Toscana 2011
4. Château Guiraud Sauternes 2011
5. Peter Michael Winery Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview Sonoma County Le Caprice 2012
6. Domaine de Chevalier Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2011
7. Aldo Conterno Barolo Romirasco 2010
8. Felton Road Pinot Noir Central Otago Block 5 2010
9. Seña Valle de Aconcagua 2012
10. Champagne Billecart-Salmon Extra Brut 2006
11. Trinity Hill Syrah Hawke’s Bay Homage 2010
12. Salon Champagne Brut Blanc De Blancs 2002
13. Elio Grasso Barolo Runcot Riserva 2008
14. Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley 2012
15. Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cerretta 2010
16. Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2011
17. Chateau La Mission-Haut-Brion Pessac-Leognan Blanc 2011
18. Penfolds Shiraz South Australia St. Henri 2010
19. Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay Kumeu Mate’s Vineyard 2011
20. Tua Rita Toscana Redigaffi 2012
21. Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux Bordeaux 2011
22. Achaval Ferrer Malbec Luján de Cuyo Finca Bella Vista 2011
23. Roberto Voerzio Barolo Fossati Case Nere Reserve 10 Anni 2004
24. Vietti Barolo Villero Riserva 2007
25. Peter Michael Winery Chardonnay Knights Valley Ma Belle-Fille 2012
26. Bibi Graetz Toscana Testamatta 2011
27. Château d’Yquem Sauternes 2011
28. Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier Canberra District 2013
29. Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Solari 2010
30. Leeuwin Estate Chardonnay Margaret River Art Series 2010
31. Emiliana Valle de Colchagua Los Robles Estate Ge 2010
32. Araujo Estate Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard Napa Valley 2011
33. By Farr Pinot Noir Geelong Sangreal 2012
34. Montes Valle de Colchagua Purple Angel 2011
35. Zuccardi Malbec Altamira Valle de Uco Aluvional Altamira 2012
36. Tenuta Sette Ponti Toscana Oreno 2012
37. Viñedo Chadwick Valle del Maipo 2012
38. Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Howell Mountain 2010
39. San Polino Brunello di Montalcino Helichrysum 2009
40. Oakridge Chardonnay Yarra Valley 864 Willowlake 2012
41. Romano Dal Forno Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008
42. Renzo Marinai Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2010
43. Henschke Shiraz Eden Valley Hill Of Grace Vineyard 2009
44. Riecine Toscana 2010
45. Viña Cobos Bramare Malbec Luján de Cuyo Marchiori Vineyard 2011
46. Penfolds Chardonnay South Australia Yattarna Bin 144 2012
47. Dandelion Vineyards Shiraz Red Queen Of The Eden Valley 2012
48. Pol Roger Champagne Sir Winston Churchill 2002
49. Peter Michael Winery Chardonnay Knights Valley Mon Plaisir 2012
50. Niepoort Douro Robustus 2009
51. Cantina Terlan Alto Adige Porphyr Riserva 2011
52. Zenato Amarone Classico della Valpolicella Sergio Zenato Riserva 2008
53. Roberto Voerzio Barolo La Serra 2010
54. San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico Cellole Gran Selezione Riserva 2010
55. Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Saint Helena Napa Valley Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard 2010
56. Orma Toscana 2011
57. Cullen Wines Margaret River Diana Madeline 2012
58. Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2010
59. La Spinetta Barbaresco Vigneto Gallina 2010
60. Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Vigna di Pianrosso Santa Caterina d’Oro Riserva 2007
61. Dana Estates Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain Napa Valley Hershey Vineyard 2011
62. Peter Lehmann Riesling Eden Valley Wigan 2014
63. Fx Pichler Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Wachau Dürnsteiner Liebenberg 2012
64. Ferrari Trento Giulio Ferrari 2002
65. Catena Zapata Chardonnay Gualtallary Valle de Uco Adrianna Vineyards White Bones 2010
66. Foradori Teroldego Vigneti delle Dolomiti Sgarzon 2012
67. Elio Altare Barolo Cerretta 2010
68. Colgin Napa Valley Cariad 2011
69. Renato Corino Barolo 2010
70. Shafer Vineyards Stags Leap District Napa Valley Hillside Select 2011
71. Il Palagio Toscana Sister Moon 2011
72. Petrolo Toscana Galatrona 2012
73. Marchesi Antinori Toscana Solaia 2011
74. Harlan Estate Napa Valley 2011
75. Pio Cesare Barbaresco Il Bricco 2010
76. Petrolo Sangiovese Val d’Arno di Sopra Bogginanfora 2012
77. Errazuriz Valle de Aconcagua Don Maxmiano Reserva 2012
78. Duemani Cabernet Franc Costa Toscana 2011
79. Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Coste di Rose 2010
80. Alta Vista Valle de Uco Alto 2010
81. Tenuta di Biserno Toscana Biserno 2011
82. Montepeloso Toscana Gabbro 2011
83. Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio Gran Selezione 2011
84. Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore 2011
85. Damilano Barolo Cannubi 2010
86. Marchesi Antinori Umbria Cervaro della Sala 2012
87. Concha Y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Valle del Maipo Don Melchor Puente Alto 2010
88. Fontanafredda Barolo La Rosa 2010
89. Château Mouton-Rothschild Pauillac 2011
90. Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 2010
91. Numanthia Toro Termanthia 2011
92. Cordero di Montezemolo Barolo Enrico Vi 2010
93. Cheval Des Andes Luján de Cuyo Las Compuertas 2011
94. Château Lafleur Pomerol 2011
95. Castello dei Rampolla Toscana Sammarco 2010
96. Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2011
97. Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche 2010
98. Cantina Terlano Alto Adige Terlaner I 2011
99. Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2011
100. Almaviva Puente Alto 2012