Every year the magazine Wine Spectator compiles the list of the best 100 wines in the world. Here is the 2006 top ten list, where two Italians achieved first and ninth positions:

1) Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2001 Casanova di Neri
2) Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 Washington
3) Chateau Leoville Barton St. Julien 2003 Bordeaux
4) Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Don Melchor 2003 Chile
5) Domaine du Pegau Cháteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee 2003 Rhone
6) Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes 2003 Bordeaux
7) Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2004 California
8) Kongsgaard Chardonnay Napa Valley 2003 California
9) Brancaia Il Blu 2004 Toscana
10) Two Hands Shiraz Barossa Valley Bellás Garden 2004 Australia

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