Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Private: Conterno Fantino | Private: Barolo Mosconi “Vigna Ped” DOCG | 2011 | James Suckling | 01/04/2015 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“A juicy red with a full body, spice and dried fruit character. Full and balanced with delicious fruit and a fresh finish. So hard not to drink now but better in 2018. Like it slightly better than 2010.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015 |
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| Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2010 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2015 | 96 | ||||||
VerbiageCellar Selection “Aromas of menthol, leather, pressed violet, forest floor and woodland berry lead off this intense Brunello. The firm, delicious palate offers dried red cherry, crushed raspberry, ground white pepper and licorice alongside a backbone of assertive but fine-grained tannins and racy acidity. It’s impeccably balanced and elegant but still young, so give it time to develop to its full potential. Drink 2020–2035.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast May 2015 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo Cannubi DOCG | 2011 | James Suckling | 01/04/2015 | 96 | ||||||
Verbiage“A dense and velvety red with lots of chocolate, berry and spice character. Hints of mushroom too. Full body. Chewy and rich finish. Needs four to five years to soften. Great richness. Wonderful Cannubi.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015 |
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| Poderi Einaudi | Barolo Cannubi DOCG | 2010 | Decanter | 01/04/2015 | 91 | ||||||
Verbiage“Ripe summer fruit pudding aromas – bright and delicious. Very good balance with perky acidity and cherry flavors that last and last. A bright mineral overlay surfaces at the back.” – Decanter, Apr. 2015 |
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| Fantini | Casale Vecchio Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOCG | 2013 | Wine Spectator | 01/04/2015 | 88 | ||||||
Verbiage“A stylish, medium-bodied red, with oak-laced flavors of boysenberry, mocha, gumdrop and smoke, backed by lightly chewy and supple tannins. Drink now through 2020. 20,000 cases made.” –AN, Wine Spectator Apr. 30, 2015 |
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| Fuligni | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2010 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2015 | 96 | ||||||
VerbiageCellar Selection “This opens with aromas of blue flower, red berry, menthol and baking spice. The delicious palate delivers juicy red cherry, crushed plum, cinnamon, white pepper and mineral. Impeccably balanced with polished tannins and freshness, it impresses for its combination of intensity and elegance. Drink 2018-2028.” Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 2015 |
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| Fuligni | Rosso di Montalcino Ginestreto DOC | 2012 | Decanter | 01/04/2015 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“Sweet and perfumed nose of green pepper, anise and tarragon. Sweet, lush and full palate with notes of seasoned wood and leather. A very different but really attractive expression of Montalcino.” – Decanter, Apr. 2015 |
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| Le Casematte | Faro DOC | 2012 | Wine Enthusiast | 01/04/2015 | 94 | ||||||
VerbiageEditor’s Choice “A blend of Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera and Nero d’Avola, this polished wine conveys earthy aromas including violet, ripe berry, leather, game and baking spice. The savory palate doles out juicy black cherry, ripe raspberry, licorice, cinnamon and clove alongside firm, fine-grained tannins. Drink 2016–2020.” -Kerin O’Keefe, Wine Enthusiast, Apr. 1, 2015 |
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| Marcarini | Barolo Brunate DOCG | 2011 | James Suckling | 01/04/2015 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“A rich and flavorful red with plum, dried orange peel and a chocolate finish. Full body, round tannins and a savory finish. Better in 2018.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015 |
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| Marcarini | Barolo La Serra DOCG | 2011 | James Suckling | 01/04/2015 | 94 | ||||||
Verbiage“A red with a beautiful depth of fruit plus orange peel and walnut character. Full body, round tannins and a clean finish. Needs time to soften. Better in 2018.” – James Suckling, Apr. 2015 |
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