Internationally best-rated red wines

Discover a curated selection of the most acclaimed and highly-rated red wines from around the globe. This list features vintages from prestigious wine regions like Bordeaux, Tuscany, and Napa Valley, boasting scores from renowned critics. Explore varieties such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Find your next favourite bottle among the top-rated international red wines.

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    Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia (2022)

    103 Global Votes
    • Elegantly streamlined palate

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    This wine exhibits a beautiful fruit profile with fresh blackberry, tart cherry, and Mediterranean tones of blue rosemary, offering a complex and refined tasting experience. Its tightly coiled and concentrated structure, with a fascinating tension between fruit weight and verticality, demonstrates exceptional quality and great aging potential.

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    Poggio di Sotto 2020 Sangiovese Grosso

    101 Global Votes
    • Has great substance and density

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    This wine has received a score of 98 by Falstaff, highlighting its substance, density, and aromatic complexity. Its flavor profile, including cherry, vanilla, and savory notes, along with its aging potential, make it an exceptional choice.

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    Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir 2022

    84 Global Votes
    • Bold Pinot Noir

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    This American red wine stands out for its bold and opulent profile, featuring intense berry flavors with notes of chocolate and spice. Its 2022 vintage was rated 92 points by Wine Enthusiast, highlighting its quality and international recognition.

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    Château d'Issan Margaux 2022

    17 Global Votes
    • Highly rated by multiple professional critics

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    This wine was named JamesSuckling.com's Wine of the Year for 2025, scoring 98 points and noted for its luxury, complexity, and great energy. It showcases blackcurrants, orange peel, and cedar, with a body that grows on the palate, reflecting the depth and harmony of its Margaux terroir.

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    Van Loggerenberg Wines Syrah Graft 2024

    5 Global Votes
    • Amongst the top Cape syrahs

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    This wine has received international acclaim, being named the second-best wine in the world on Vinous's Top 100 Wines 2025 list, with a score of 98 points. Its artisanal production, featuring whole-bunch fermentation and natural yeast, contributes to its complex and distinctive profile, cementing its reputation among elite red wines.

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    Saxum 2022 Heart Stone Red Blend

    0 Global Votes
    • Masterfully made blend

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    This red wine stands out for its masterful crafting of a bold, dense, and ripe blend, combining Syrah, Grenache, Graciano, and Mataro to deliver exceptional complexity. It features intense blackberry aromas and a palate of juicy fruit with sweet tannins, balanced by refreshing acidity and an aging potential of up to 15 years.

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    Château Brane-Cantenac 2022

    0 Global Votes
    • Brilliant, borderline perfect wine

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    Château Brane-Cantenac 2022 is a benchmark for the Margaux estate, scoring 98 points from Neal Martin, noted for its stupendous nose and intense Cabernet Sauvignon inflections. It offers flawless balance, ripe, velvety tannins, terrific purity, and a great finish, considered by the estate as one of their greatest wines ever produced.

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    Don Rodolfo Art of the Andes Pinot Noir 2023

    0 Global Votes
    • Awarded 85 points and a Silver Medal

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    This Argentine Pinot Noir stands out for its bright cherry and orange peel aromatic profile, complemented by lively acidity and discreet tannins. Its balance and expressive personality have earned it 90 points, establishing it as a red wine of notable quality and international appeal.

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    Domaine Verzier 2022 Madone

    0 Global Votes
    • Awarded 97/100 and Platinum medal by Decanter World Wine Awards

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    This red wine was awarded a Platinum medal and a score of 97/100 at the 2024 Decanter World Wine Awards, showcasing its exceptional quality. It offers aromatic and gustatory complexity with notes of mulberry, vanilla, and pepper, supported by a balanced tannic structure and a plump texture.

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    Masciarelli Marina Cvetic Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva San Martino Rosso 2019

    0 Global Votes
    • Represents great value based on critic scores and price

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    This Italian red wine has garnered high critical acclaim, noted for its complexity and balance. It offers a rich sensory experience with dark fruit notes, exotic spices, and fine tannins, making it an outstanding choice for wine enthusiasts. Its bold yet harmonious profile and excellent value contribute to its international reputation.

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    China Great Wall Five Star G9 Dry Red Wine 2022

    0 Global Votes
    • Rated 95 points

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    This dry red wine from China stands out for its complex and balanced flavor profile, featuring notes of cassis, dark berries, juicy plum, and clove. Its harmony of bright acidity and polished tannins, coupled with a subtle elegance in the finish, makes it remarkable. Produced by China's largest wine maker, it represents the increasing quality of red wines from the Shandong region.

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    VILLA DES ANGES CABERNET SAUVIGNON

    0 Global Votes
    • Offers a soft and open texture

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    This French red wine has consistently achieved high ratings and gold medals in prestigious international competitions, including Gilbert & Gaillard and Concours International des Cabernet. Its flavor profile, featuring notes of black cherry, spices, and licorice, coupled with its balanced structure, makes it highly regarded by experts and consumers.