Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG | 2007 | Vinous | 02/10/2025 | 95 | ||||||
Verbiage“A total seductress, the 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva opens with a burst of sweet spices, tobacco, rubbed sage and crushed black cherries. This is fruit-focused and rich in style, yet still quite energetic. Velvety textures and masses of ripe wild berries swirl throughout. Despite the warmth of the vintage, the 2007 shines through its fresh acidity, leaving a tinge of minerality and framework of adolescent tannins that linger on. This is in a lovely place today with no fear of decline. The 2007 is a showboat.” -Eric Guido, Vinous, Oct. 2024 |
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| Tenuta Corte Giacobbe | Pinot Grigio Ramato DOC | 2023 | Wine Enthusiast | 02/10/2025 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“This wine shows a touch of skin contact, with its pale pink color. Not wanting to be run of the mill, this wine is all mineral and salty, with a cheeky cherry note that’s not afraid to stand out. The finish is where this wine really struts its stuff, popping off like a firecracker. Fresh, daring, and totally irresistible.” — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2024 |
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| Bollini | Chardonnay Barricato 40 DOC | 2023 | Luca Maroni | 26/09/2025 | 94 | ||||||
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| Matané | Negroamaro Puglia IGT | 2022 | James Suckling | 02/09/2025 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Dark cherry, violet and spice box on the nose. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity on the palate and lightly grainy tannins. Vegan. Try now or in 2025.” – James Suckling, Sept. 2024 |
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| Fantini | Edizione Cinque Autoctoni | Non-vintage | Luca Maroni | 02/09/2025 | 99 | ||||||
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| Lodali | Barolo Bricco Ambrogio DOCG | 2020 | Wine Enthuiast | 01/09/2025 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“The nose is reserved, with hidden depths of dark cherry and plum waiting to be unveiled, gradually peeking out from behind a veil of vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is initially soft and rounded before the ripe, structured tannins make their presence known. Flavors of licorice root, cherry, and blackberry emerge, contributing to the wine’s lush and enjoyable youthful character. Drink Now” — Jeff Porter, Wine Enthusiast, Sept. 2024 |
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| Carpineta Fontalpino | Do ut Des IGT | 2019 | James Suckling | 31/07/2025 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“Attractive notes of currants, black cherries, cocoa and hints of vanilla and dried tangerine peel. Polished and well composed, with a medium to full body and fine but firm, lightly chewy tannins. Bright and fresh. From organically grown grapes. Already attractive, but better in a year or two. Try after 2026.” -James Suckling, Jul. 2024 |
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| Bollini | Pinot Grigio Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT | 2023 | James Suckling | 09/07/2025 | 90 | ||||||
VerbiageA medium-bodied white that has chopped-apple, peach and wet-stone aromas. It’s clean, dry and lightly mineral, with a fresh finish. Vegan. Drink now. Screw cap. |
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| Conti Costanti | Rosso di Montalcino DOC | 2023 | Kerin O'Keefe | 01/06/2025 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“Vibrant and loaded with finesse, the fragrant 2023 Rosso from Costanti opens with enticing scents of wild berry, baking spice and blue flower. On the elegant, savory palate, bright acidity accompanies succulent red cherry, cinnamon and star anise before an orange zest close. Polished tannins provide seamless support. Slightly chilled, this also makes a serious summer red that is perfect as an apertivo but that can also accomany the entire meal. Drink through 2028.” Abv: 14% Kerin O’Keefe June 2025 ©kerinokeefe.com
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| Fuligni | Rosso di Montalcino Ginestreto DOC | 2023 | Kerin O'Keefe | 01/06/2025 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2023 Ginestreto is a textbook Rosso, starting with its vinous aromas of pressed red grapes that mingle with forest berry and culinary spice. Showing great freshness and flare, the polished palate features succulent red cherry, tart pomegranate and white pepper alongside tangy acidity. Polished tannins lend elegant support. Drink through 2028.” Abv: 14% Kerin O’Keefe June 2025 ©kerinokeefe.com
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