Acclaim
Search the reviews of Empson & Co.'s wines.
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| Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2020 | Wine Spectator | 30/06/2025 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“There’s a burst of cherry and plum flavors in this effusive red, along with eucalyptus, wild herb and earth accents. Exuberant and all knees and elbows today, but all of the components are there for aging over the short to medium term. Best from 2028 through 2045. 2,917 cases made, 750 cases imported.” -Bruce Sanderson 6/2025 |
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| Conti Costanti | Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG | 2019 | Wine Spectator | 30/06/2025 | 93 | ||||||
VerbiageCherry, strawberry and orange peel flavors are allied to a vibrant structure in this red, with both lively acidity and resonant tannins. Earth, iron and tobacco notes add depth and detail. This is balanced and lingers nicely. Best from 2027 through 2043. 1,000 cases made, 100 cases imported.” -Bruce Sanderson |
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| Fuligni | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG | 2020 | Wine Spectator | 30/06/2025 | 93 | ||||||
Verbiage“A core of cherry and plum leads off, accented with vanilla, earth, eucalyptus and iron notes. Muscular, with an expansive finish accentuating the tannins. Enjoy this on the earlier side. Best from 2027 through 2038.” – Brunc Sanderson |
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| PoggioargentierA | Bellamarsilia Morellino di Scansano DOCG | 2023 | Vinous | 27/06/2025 | 92 | ||||||
VerbiageThe 2023 Bellamarsilia, 100% Sangiovese, is laced with scents of dried red cherry, mint, dried herbs, cedar, leather and incense. This is a richer style of coastal Sangiovese that works so well. Time in the glass brings out the wine’s textural resonance and body.” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous |
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| PoggioargentierA | Poggioraso Cabernet Franc Toscana Rosso IGT | 2022 | Vinous | 27/06/2025 | 91 | ||||||
VerbiageThe 2022 Poggioraso is 100% Cabernet Franc. Dried cherry, herbs, menthol, licorice and dried flowers lend notable aromatic complexity. This is an especially earthy, savory wine, one that seems more marked by the signatures of place rather than varietal character. ” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous |
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| PoggioargentierA | Capatosta Toscana Rosso IGT | 2022 | Vinous | 27/06/2025 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2022 Poggioraso is 100% Cabernet Franc. Dried cherry, herbs, menthol, licorice and dried flowers lend notable aromatic complexity. This is an especially earthy, savory wine, one that seems more marked by the signatures of place rather than varietal character. ” -Antonio Galloni, Vinous |
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| Vigneti di Zabù | Impari Sicilia IGT | 2022 | James Suckling | 06/06/2025 | 90 | ||||||
Verbiage“his fruity red has aromas of oranges, cherries, licorice and vanilla. It’s juicy with a medium to full body, chalky tannins and a fun, citrusy undertone. Drink now.” -James Suckling, Jun. 2025 |
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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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| Pietradolce | Etna Rosso Barbagalli DOC | 2016 | Vinous | 30/05/2025 | 96 | ||||||
Verbiage“The 2016 Etna Rosso Barbagalli tempts the imagination with nuances of black tea, incense, ashen stone, sage and sweet spice, all complementing a vivid note of black cherry. This displays velvety textures lifted by crisp acidity and crunchy mineral tones as a saturation of red and black fruit resonates beneath an air of tobacco. It’s powerful and dense yet refined, leaving a pleasant bitterness that mingles with fine-grained tannins through the dramatic finale. An amazing maturation has taken place here. The 2016 Barbagalli is thrilling to taste.” -Eric Guido |
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