Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Nebbiolo “Ginestrino” DOC | 2016 | Wine Advocate | 30/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“This is the best edition of Ginestrino I have tasted. It is also one of the best Langhe Nebbiolos in recent memory. I recommend you buy the 2016 Langhe Nebbiolo Ginestrino not by the bottle but by the case load. Conterno Fantino does not make a so-called base or village Barolo. Instead, it offers this wine as if it were a Barolo. It is released early (with 40,000 bottles this year) to showcase the delicious primary fruit. The bouquet offers beautiful layering of wild berry, spice, cola, anise seed and rose hip. The tannins are silky and smooth.” – Monica Larner, WIne Advocate, Sept. 30, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Nebbiolo “Ginestrino” DOC | 2014 | Wine Advocate | 30/09/2018 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2014 Langhe Nebbiolo Ginestrino is an easy and accessible expression that would pair nicely with informal home-cooked foods. The wine is thin in texture and moderate in terms of intensity. However, it does have the natural freshness and structure to cut through lasagna with melted cheese crust.” – Monica Larner, WIne Advocate, Sept. 30, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Rosso “Monprà” DOC | 2015 | Wine Advocate | 30/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2015 Langhe Rosso Monprà is a blend of Nebbiolo and Barbera in equal parts (with fruit from the Ginestra and Bussia crus). This wine was first produced in 1985, although the historic Barbera vines were planted far before that in 1971. The blend is made in stainless steel following fermentation and then aged in 100% new oak for 18 months. Some 13,000 bottles were made. This is a dark and exuberant red wine with bursting aromas of dark fruit, spice, leather, tar and tobacco. Monprà addresses those international taste buds.” – Monica Larner, WIne Advocate, Sept. 30, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Rosso “Monprà” DOC | 2013 | Wine Advocate | 30/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2013 Langhe Rosso Monprà is Nebbiolo and Barbera in equal measure. This is a beautiful red blend that since 2010 no longer sees Cabernet Sauvignon, which was previously part of its DNA. The wine opens to elegant and balanced intensity with black fruit, spice, tobacco and moist chewing tobacco. This Piedmont red closes with firm structure and generous volume.” – Monica Larner, WIne Advocate, Sept. 30, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Dolcetto d’Alba “Bricco Bastia” DOC | 2017 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Lots of soaked, primary fruit such as blueberries with elderberry tart and pressed violets. Medium body, lots of essence-like fruit lingering on the finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Nebbiolo “Ginestrino” DOC | 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“This shows quite some distinctive notes of blueberry tart, roasted herbs, vanilla, citrus and dried spices. Full body, chewy tannins and a spicy finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Langhe Rosso “Monprà” DOC | 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Quite a decadent nose with vanilla, resin, cloves, tar and blackberry crumble. Full body, chewy tannins and a very flavorful finish. Drink in 2022.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 93 | ||||||||
Verbiage“I like the cherry, lemon and floral aromas to this pure and focused wine. Full body, round and juicy tannins and a ripe and fruity finish. Always fresh. Drink in 2020.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 92 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Plenty of dried berries, dried flowers and almonds following through to a full body with chewy tannins. A juicy finish. Drink in 2019.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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| 2015 | James Suckling | 25/09/2018 | 91 | ||||||||
Verbiage“Fresh aromas of raspberries and blueberries with lemon undertones. Medium body, crispy acid and fruit balance. A delicious finish. Drink now.” – James Suckling, Sept. 25, 2018 |
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