(ANSA) - Two Tuscan reds were included in this year's 'Top Ten' list of wines drawn up by the authoritative Wine Spectator magazine.
Coming in at number five on the list was a 2003 Oreno from the Setteponti vineyard, while Castello Banfi's Brunello di Montalcino Poggio all'Oro Reserva 1999 was ranked in eighth place.
"I am very pleased with this result, above all because it was achieved with our top of the line, which we are very proud of," Castello Banfi Director general Enrico Viglierchio.
Experts at The Wine Spectator judge the wiens on three criteria: quality, price and availability, together with an unofficial fourth factor often referred to as "excitement".
The following Wine Sepctator's Top Ten for 2005.
1 - Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley 2002
2 - Clos Des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2003
3 - Rosemblum Zinfandel Rockpile, Rockpile Road Vineyard 2003
4 - Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor 2001
5 - Sette Ponti Toscana Oreno 2003
6 - Alban Syrah Edna Valley Reva 2003
7 - Lewis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2002
8 - Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino Poggio all'Oro Riserva 1999
9 - Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 20th Anniversary 2002
10 - Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2001
