Top 100 Best Buys 2012
Once people discover where we work, a common question tends to follow: What are the best wines under 20 dollars? It’s the constant conundrum of the wine lover, and a topic that attracts us all—how to find a good wine that gives you the most bang for your buck. To help guide smart shoppers the world over, we created our annual Top 100 Best Buys list.
The wines listed here carry suggested retail prices of $15 or less and are all labeled as Best Buys, meaning each possesses an excellent quality-to-price ratio. Our 2012 list is one of the most diverse and exciting collections of Best Buys that we’ve ever released, emphasizing the incredible assortment of high-quality selections that are currently available at affordable prices. Our quest to find even more wine values continues on, but for now, check out this year’s selections below.
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#92
Rotari NV Brut Talento Chardonnay (Trento)
- Best Buy
- $14
With its well-recognized yellow label, Rotari’s Brut Talento (based on Chardonnay grapes) offers value and quality with toasty aromas of roasted almond, freshly baked bread and yellow fruit. The wine is creamy and smooth with a touch of citrus freshness on the close.
— M.L.
(12/31/2011)
#77
La Gironda di Galandrino 2011 Moscato (Moscato d'Asti)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $8
This bright Moscato d’Asti delivers pure expressions of both the fragrant Moscato grape and the special territory in northern Italy that shaped this delicate dessert wine. Floral aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine are presented in a compact, elegant manner thanks to the temperate growing conditions in Piedmont. The finish is creamy, frothy and rich.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
#62
Bersano 2009 Costalunga Barbera (Barbera d'Asti)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $10
Blackberry, tobacco and spice flavors give this an appropriate air of sophistication. It should pair with pizza or pasta.
— M.L.
(9/1/2012)
#51
Caprili 2010 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $15
This impressive Rosso offers lush aromas of rum cake, coffee, spice, pipe tobacco and dark fruit. It shows warm, earthy or leathery notes in the mouth that are rounded off by fresh Sangiovese acidity.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
#39
Kellerei Kaltern Caldaro 2011 Pinot Grigio (Alto Adige)
- Best Buy
- $15
This gorgeous Pinot Grigio displays the fresh aromatic fragrances associated with cool-climate, mountain winemaking. Layers of jasmine, tangerine, cut grass and white almond appear on the bouquet, giving this wine a delicate and feminine personality. A spicy touch of acidity drives the clean, bright finish.
— M.L.
(8/1/2012)
#26
Capanne Ricci 2010 Sangiovese Grosso (Rosso di Montalcino)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $15
This Rosso boasts impressively intense and pure Sangiovese aromas. The wine is compackt, with red berry, rum cake, dried rosemary, ginger and spice. It’s a small step away from the quality of Brunello at a fraction of the price.
— M.L.
(5/1/2012)
#14
Fattoria Kappa 2009 Kappa Red (Toscana)
- Best Buy
- Online Exclusive
- $12
Kappa is a dark, brooding super Tuscan with a dense, inky color and syrupy aromas of overripe cherry, leather, mesquite, brown sugar and teriyaki sauce. It feels supple and incredibly rich on the finish and would make a great pairing for aged cheese.
— M.L.
(2/1/2012)
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Visualizing the Data
- Countries
- Varietals
- Types
- Vintages
- Ratings
| US | 30% |
| France | 12% |
| Portugal | 10% |
| Spain | 9% |
| Argentina | 8% |
| Chile | 7% |
| Italy | 7% |
| Australia | 6% |
| South Africa | 3% |
| Other | 8% |
| Riesling | 14% |
| Red Blend | 8% |
| Chardonnay | 7% |
| Malbec | 7% |
| Pinot Grigio/Gris | 6% |
| Portuguese Red | 6% |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 6% |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 5% |
| Shiraz/Syrah | 5% |
| Other | 35% |
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