Amplio triunfo español en el Top 100 de Wine Spectator 

Nueve vinos españoles -uno de ellos en el primer puesto- aparecen en la lista de los cien mejores vinos del mundo que cada año por estas fechas elabora Wine Spectator. La revista estadounidense incluye también en esa relación un vino elaborado en Hungría por un grupo español, Tempos Vega Sicilia. El número de marcas que figuran y los puestos que ocupan, en casi todos los casos en la parte superior de la tabla, suponen un serio reconocimiento internacional al vino español. 

1) Bodegas Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial 2010  |  96  |  $139
Maturing well, this round red is a lovely example of the traditional style. Orange peel, dried cherry, forest floor, vanilla and black tea flavors mingle harmoniously over round tannins and citrusy acidity. Generous but gentle, lively, balanced and harmonious. Tempranillo and Mazuelo. Drink now through 2030. 7,500 cases made, 680 cases imported. —TM

12) Bodegas y Viñedos Valderiz Ribera del Duero 2016  |  96  |  $40
The dense, polished texture carries rich, harmonious flavors in this elegant red. Blackberry and currant notes mingle with espresso, mineral, licorice and spice accents. Lovely floral hints emerge on the long, clean finish. Beautifully sculpted. Drink now through 2030. 2,000 cases made, 657 cases imported. —TM

17) Bodegas Godeval Valdeorras Viña Godeval Cepas Vellas 2018  |  94  |  $23
Firm and shapely, this white shows power and elegance. The polished texture carries lively flavors of grapefruit, quince, tarragon and flint. Electric acidity gives this energy. Harmonious and long. Drink now through 2026. 1,000 cases made, 600 cases imported. —TM

25) Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Reserva  2013  |  92  |  $18
This plump red offers mulled cherry and plum flavors, with notes of cinnamon, sandalwood and cedar. Light tannins are well-integrated, while orange peel acidity keeps this fresh and focused. Harmonious and generous. Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Garnacha. Drink now through 2028. 26,500 cases made, 15,900 cases imported. —TM

28) Bodegas Borsao Syrah Campo de Borja Zarihs 2016  |  93  |  $22
This red marries the ripe fruit and toasty oak of the international style with a savory, rustic character. A thick, polished texture, supported by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity, carries dark plum, black pepper, soy sauce and loamy earth flavors that are seamless and long. Drink now through 2032. 8,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported. —TM

30) Compañia de Vinos del Atlántico Garnacha Montsant Pinyolet 2016  |  91  |  $15
This red has density and polish, with cherry and red plum flavors accented by forest floor, tobacco and licorice notes. Solid and balanced. Drink now through 2026. 3,500 cases made, 3,146 cases imported. —TM

38) Bodegas Juan Gil Jumilla Blue Label 2017  |  94  |  $35
This brawny red shows a savory character, with loamy earth, black tea and tobacco notes framing a rich core of currant and blackberry flavors. The muscular tannins are balanced by juicy acidity. Dense, balanced and expressive. Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2032. 2,500 cases made, 1,250 cases imported. —TM

55) R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosado Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva 2009  |  93  |  $33
The deep, rusty color announces that this is not a typical rosé. Distinctive, offering tangy acidity and light, firm tannins that frame the rich texture, giving this plenty of structure for food. Orange peel, tarragon, iodine and beeswax notes frame the dried cherry and tangerine flavors. Unique. Garnacho, Tempranillo and Viura. Drink now through 2029. 1,166 cases made. —TM

76) El Cep Brut Cava Gelida Gran Reserva 2015  |  90 | $20
Apricot and tangerine flavors are set on the fine mousse of this expressive Cava, layered with hints of pastry cream, toasted almond and candied ginger. Fresh and zesty on the lingering finish. Drink now through 2022. 7,500 cases made, 3,000 cases imported. —AN

92) Oremus Furmint Tokaji Mandolás 2018  |  90  |  $26
A ripe and juicy note of Jonagold apple is layered with hints of beeswax, chive blossom and almond skin in this well-cut, medium-bodied white, which is lightly chalky in texture, with a saline-laced finish. Drink now through 2023. 9,900 cases made, 1,250 cases imported. —AN
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