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Only 4,5 and 5,0 NJP-wines (Nenad Jelisic Points) are presented as the best vintages.
If for some wine behind “the best vintages” stands “none”, it means that none of the wine's vintages got 4,5 NJP or 5,0 NJP.
Bierzo, a Spanish DO-appellation (Denominación de Origen- appellation) that has 2,954 hectares planted with grapes. The climate is continental with Atlantic influence. The average temperature is 12.3°C, during the coldest months the lowest temperature is 3,6°C and during the warmest months the highest temperature is 23,6°C. On average, it rains 721 mm per year (in comparison, it rains between 600 and 700 mm per year in Sweden) and the number of sunshine hours is between 2,100 and 2,200 per year (1,500 and 1,600 in Sweden). Those 2,954 ha produce 53,897 hl per year (average of the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024). The average yield is a very low, 18 hl/ha. Bierzo can be divided into two areas: the mountainous area (Alto Bierzo) and the flat area (Bajo Bierzo). The vineyards are located between 450 and 800 m above sea level. The red wine grapes that are approved for use in the appellation Bierzo are Mencía, Alicante Bouschet (locally known as Garnacha Tintorera), Merenzao (also known as Trousseau in France and Bastardo in Portugal) and Estaladiña. The white wine grapes that are approved for use in the appellation Bierzo are Godello, Palomino, Doña Blanca and Malvasia. A Bierzo-wine must consist of at least 70% red wine grapes (mainly Mencía). This means that a maximum of 30% white wine or white wine grapes (such as Godello or Doña Blanca) may be added to meet the official (the appellation’s) standards. The best winemakers add a maximum of 5% to 10% white wine or white wine grapes to their red wines. Within Bierzo, the following quality designations regulate the aging time of red wines: Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva. A Crianza-wine must be aged for a minimum of 24 months, of which at least 6 months in oak barrels that are less than 330 liters. A Reserva-wine must be aged for a minimum of 36 months, of which at least 12 months in oak barrels that are less than 330 liters. A Gran Reserva-wine must be aged for a minimum of 60 months, of which at least 18 months in oak barrels that are less than 330 liters and at least 42 months in bottle. A white or rosé Crianza-wine must be aged for a minimum of 24 months, of which at least 6 months in oak barrels and at least 18 months in bottle. From here and from Priorat come Spain's most sought-after "cult wines". The best wines can be aged between 5 and 17 years. What characterizes red wines from here is low tartaric acid and low pH value. (2026-08)
Bierzo grapes, the red wine grape Mencía dominates (70,5%), followed by the white wine grapes Godello (16,7%), Palomino (9%) and Doña Blanca (2%). Of the red wine grapes are also grown, Alicante Bouschet (locally known as Garnacha Tintorera; 1,5%), Merenzao (also known as Trousseau in France or Bastardo in Portugal) and Estaladiña. Of the white wine grapes, Malvasia is also grown. (2026-08)
Bierzo ploughing, this method is also used due to the fact that many of vineyards in the mountainous area (Alto Bierzo) in Bierzo have steep to very steep slopes and have very limited spaces between vines, that works to plough the soil around the vines. The method, which is much gentler than the mechanical one, contributes to: improving of soil structure (which makes the soil porous and airy) and better oxygen- and water supply (the airy soil makes it easier for air, water and nutrients to penetrate down, which helps the vines to grow stronger). (2026-08)
Bierzo soils, mostly slate and quartzite, and some weathered granite and weathered limestone in the mountainous area (Alto Bierzo). Loam (a soil mostly composed of sand, silt and a smaller amount of clay), clay, stone and alluvial soils in the flat area (Bajo Bierzo). (2026-08)
Bierzo the best vintages, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. (2026-08)
Bierzo the best wine house, Descendientes de Jose Palacios. (2026-08)
Bierzo the best wine, Descendientes de Jose Palacios La Faraona. (2026-08)
Billecart-Salmon, Blanc de Blancs, Brut (white dry sparkling wine; 100% Chardonnay), Champagne, France, the best vintages, 1969, 1971, 1982, 1983, 1990, 1995, 1996 and 2004. (2019-02)
Billecart-Salmon, Cuvee Elizabeth Salmon, Rosé, Brut (rosé dry blend sparkling wine; Chardonnay and Pinot Noir), Champagne, France, the best vintages, until vintage 2006 none; 2007. (2019-02)
Billecart-Salmon, Cuvée Nicolas François Billecart, Brut (white dry blend sparkling wine; Chardonnay and Pinot Noir), Champagne, France, the best vintages, 1964, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1976, 1979, 1982, 1996, 2002 and 2006. (2019-02)
Biodynamic farming, the biodynamic farming is an ecological farming method. The biodynamic farming requires a certain own livestock farming, or collaboration with an ecological farm that has animals. The composted manure is an important tool for the biodynamic farming. (2026-08)
Biondi Santi, Brunello di Montalcino (red dry wine; 100% Sangiovese), Tuscany, Italy, the best vintages, until vintage 2012 none; 2013. (2019-12)
Biondi Santi, Brunello di Montalcino, Annata (red dry wine; 100% Sangiovese), Tuscany, Italy, the best vintages, until vintage 2012 none. (2019-12)
Biondi Santi, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva (red dry wine; 100% Sangiovese), Tuscany, Italy, the best vintages, until vintage 1982 none; 1983, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2006 and 2010; not 2011. (2019-12)
Blanc de Blancs, French, it means that the sparkling wine is made from pure Chardonnay. (2026-08)
Blanc de Noirs, French, means that the sparkling wine is made from pure Pinot Noir. Sometimes the Meunier-grape is also used in the production of this sparkling wine. (2026-08)
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux (formerly called the Premières Côtes de Blaye), a French appellation that belongs to the Libournais (Right Bank) wine district which in turn belongs to the Bordeaux wine region. The appellation has between 4,500 and 6,000 ha planted with vines. The variation is due to official registry updates and varying regional definitions, which sometimes also include older satellite lists (then up to 6,500 ha). The permitted yield for the appellation is 52 hl/ha for red wines and 62 hl/ha for white wines. The actual yield varies between 35 and 50 hl/ha depending on the weather conditions of the specific vintage and use of different cultivation methods. The wines from here should be drunk three to five years old. (2026-08)
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux grapes, Merlot is most widely grown (around 70%), followed by Cabernet Sauvignon (around 20%) and Malbec (around 10%). Also grown, in smaller quantities, are Cabernet Franc, Carmenère and Petit Verdot. According to the rules, Carmenère may constitute a maximum of 10% and Petit Verdot a maximum of 15% of the total blend. (2026-08)
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux soils, vary greatly. The lowland areas are dominated by mixed soil that consists of sand, clay and gravel, while the hilly areas are dominated by clay, weathered limestone and limestone. (2026-08)
Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux the best vintages, 1900, 1921, 1924, 1926, 1928, 1929, 1934, 1937, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1978, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023. (2026-08)
Bodega Aleanna, Gran Enemigo, Agrelo Single Vineyard (red dry blend wine; 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec), Mendoza, Argentina, the best vintages, until vintage 2012 none. (2017-04)
Bodega Aleanna, Gran Enemigo, Gualtallary Single Vineyard (red dry blend wine; 85% Cabernet Franc and 15% Malbec), Mendoza, Argentina, the best vintages, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. (2017-04)
Bodega Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard, White Bones, Chardonnay (white dry wine), Mendoza, Argentina, the best vintages, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. (2017-11)
Bodega Catena Zapata, Adrianna Vineyard, White Stones, Chardonnay (white dry wine), Mendoza, Argentina, the best vintages, 2009, 2011 and 2013; not 2014. (2017-11)
Bodega Catena Zapata, Angélica Zapata, Chardonnay Alta (white dry wine), Mendoza, Argentina, bästa årgångar, the best vintages, until vintage 2015 none. (2017-11)
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